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Rhiannon12866

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4. It sure worked here in NY-20!

Reply to democratisphere (Reply #2)

Mon Aug 14, 2017, 04:03 AM

Aug 2017

She won in this traditionally Republican district over John Sweeney who had held the seat for years! Her successor, Scott Murphy, was almost identical on the issues - and an intelligent and personable guy - but he only lasted one term.

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Love Kirsten Gillibrand! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2017 #1

keep fighting to make it blue. She contines the fight #shepersisted riversedge Aug 2017 #3

She really has taken that to heart Rhiannon12866 Aug 2017 #6

Kirsten Gillibrand would make an excellent presidential candidate that even redumbliCONs democratisphere Aug 2017 #2

It sure worked here in NY-20! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2017 #4

It is difficult to argue against reasonable, rational, extremely smart and sane. democratisphere Aug 2017 #5

I worked on both of his campaigns and was at the debate with the Republican who succeeded him Rhiannon12866 Aug 2017 #7

Kirsten did so much to get the The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act passed Lady_Chat Aug 2017 #8

I remember that, I even posted the video of her appearance on The Daily Show in this Group Rhiannon12866 Aug 2017 #9

Yes! Her appearance on that show really helped to get the ball rolling! Lady_Chat Aug 2017 #10

I actually found the thread, but the video isn't available anymore Rhiannon12866 Aug 2017 #11