re: #427 Anymouse 🌹

He’s also never held an elected political office. The jump from a political appointee to a six-year Senate seat requires a bit more than “I’ve seen the light; I’m really a Democrat.”

I don’t know who the Dems are putting up for office for the seat, but if I were a Minnesotan I would take a very critical look at Richard Painter … he was part of an administration that launched a devastating war that created instability and hardship for millions across two countries and arguably led to the rise of so-called Islamic State.

Two years as White House ethics lawyer for Bush. That’s the guy they check with on how to do what they do within the law. Like not making campaign calls from one location (illegal) and where to go down the street that is perfectly legal and requested regularly. That’s not an Iraq war architect. Wiki.

My take is that if we filter so hard to exclude Republicans former and current who see the light, we will become as insular and contemptibly ineffective as the Berners. Sorry, that’s harsh but we need allies, and an ability to sort out the sincere convert from the temporary.