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pat_k

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10. 3 were never on board so they couldn't really defect.

Reply to Celerity (Reply #8)

Thu Nov 13, 2025, 11:53 PM

Nov 13

Fetterman PA
Cortez Masto NV
King (I) ME

Angus went back and forth, but he was never a strong no. I view the others as defectors because they all had made statements solidly in support -- until they didn't.

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8 defectors, not 5 Celerity Nov 13 #8

3 were never on board so they couldn't really defect. pat_k Nov 13 #10

The first 3 were just early defectors from the rest of our party, but defectors nonetheless Celerity Nov 14 #11

True. But somehow this "Sunday night massacre" of principle sure felt like it was orchestrated by Jeanne Shaheen... pat_k Nov 14 #13

And Jonathan Karl said last night on Colbert newdeal2 Nov 13 #9

Standing strong on principle is hard as hell. pat_k Nov 14 #12