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Susan Collins gets booed at town hall and the guy who is up against her

btthegreat said:
She is only a moderate, when Trump gives her permission to be.
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She's nothing and no one without the republican party but a money making entity.....NOT for Maine and the people of Maine, but for herself and the corrupt party she caves to EVERY time......
 
Jessie C said:
She's nothing and no one without the republican party but a money making entity.....NOT for Maine and the people of Maine, but for herself and the corrupt party she caves to EVERY time......
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I suspect her time is finally up.
 
That old goat needs to call it a day.

She’s exceeded her usefulness.
 
NuffSaid said:
She’s younger than your idol.
Moves better. Probably no cankles.
She has years to go.
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She can switch to the Democrat Party then. Might as well.
 
dseag2 said:
Not surprising she was booed. She was called out for being a Republican stooge. But this guy running against her... impressive!

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Crowds on Demand's owner said that he is receiving requests for paid protestors to attend townhalls. GOP politicians have been told to either cancel their townhalls or plan for these paid activists. We had a GOP politician cancel his town hall due to this and release a statement to this effect.
 
Str8shooter said:
Crowds on Demand's owner said that he is receiving requests for paid protestors to attend townhalls. GOP politicians have been told to either cancel their townhalls or plan for these paid activists. We had a GOP politician cancel his town hall due to this and release a statement to this effect.
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I call BS. Calling them paid protestors is just a GOP cover up of the fact their constituents are unhappy. Facts are democrats are constituents too and have every right to attend these town halls. The GOP is telling them not to have them because they know they are going to get an earful from constituents from both sides. The BBB is hugely unpopular.
 
Str8shooter said:
Crowds on Demand's owner said that he is receiving requests for paid protestors to attend townhalls. GOP politicians have been told to either cancel their townhalls or plan for these paid activists. We had a GOP politician cancel his town hall due to this and release a statement to this effect.
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Astroturfing is employed by both sides.
 
Loulit01 said:
Astroturfing is employed by both sides.
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Probably true, and also should probably be banned.

Wondering about political connections to paid for protestors, so I asked an AI. This its response:

Key Democratic Connections to Paid Protesters​

Major Donors​

NameContribution AmountOrganization InvolvedConnection to Protests
Karla Jurvetson$500,000Indivisible ActionFunded anti-Tesla protests
George SorosMillionsOpen Society Policy CenterBacked various left-wing causes, including protests against Musk

Organizations Involved​

OrganizationFocus AreaNotable Actions
Indivisible ActionAnti-Trump and anti-Musk effortsOrganized nationwide protests against Musk
MoveOn.orgProgressive causesMobilized resources for anti-Musk initiatives

Reference:
economictimes.indiatimes.com

The name is finally out: Major Democratic Party donor funnels $500K into anti-Tesla protests across U.S; who is she? Here's all about her

Karla Jurvetson, a Democratic megadonor, has funded over $500,000 to anti-Tesla protests, despite her ex-husband Steve Jurvetson's support for Elon Musk. The protests, linked to Indivisible Action, target Musk's influence and policies. Steve Jurvetson, an early Tesla investor, remains an ally to...
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None the less, these connections seem to be apparent and documented.

Why banned?
Paid for protestors gives the minority extremists a far louder voice and the appearances of more support than they represent. (Insert comment about presentation over substance here), and I think it's a form of propaganda. Given the over heated political rhetoric, the level of over heated political discourse, paid for protestors is going in the wrong direction.

If its not banned, and it may not be due to 1A rights, the only prudent response is to dismiss any and all protesting on the grounds that its probably paid for protestors.
 
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Str8shooter said:
Crowds on Demand's owner said that he is receiving requests for paid protestors to attend townhalls. GOP politicians have been told to either cancel their townhalls or plan for these paid activists. We had a GOP politician cancel his town hall due to this and release a statement to this effect.
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A link supporting this claim would be helpful.
 
Str8shooter said:
Crowds on Demand's owner said that he is receiving requests for paid protestors to attend townhalls. GOP politicians have been told to either cancel their townhalls or plan for these paid activists. We had a GOP politician cancel his town hall due to this and release a statement to this effect.
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eohrnberger said:
Reference:
economictimes.indiatimes.com

The name is finally out: Major Democratic Party donor funnels $500K into anti-Tesla protests across U.S; who is she? Here's all about her

Karla Jurvetson, a Democratic megadonor, has funded over $500,000 to anti-Tesla protests, despite her ex-husband Steve Jurvetson's support for Elon Musk. The protests, linked to Indivisible Action, target Musk's influence and policies. Steve Jurvetson, an early Tesla investor, remains an ally to...
economictimes.indiatimes.com economictimes.indiatimes.com
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OMG, I am going to enjoy this:

Detailed Report​

Reasoning: Numerous Failed Fact Checks, Fake News
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER (3.2)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (5.5)
Country: India
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MODERATE FREEDOM
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY

Failed Fact Checks ​

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The Economic Times - Bias and Credibility

QUESTIONABLE SOURCE A questionable source exhibits one or more of the following: extreme bias, consistent promotion of propaganda/conspiracies, poor or no
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I just love it when those on the Right dig into the most obscure and dishonest places to find something to back up their arguments only to end up being embarrassed because their sources are THIS easy to debunk.
 
dseag2 said:
Not surprising she was booed. She was called out for being a Republican stooge. But this guy running against her... impressive!

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I heard Battle Hymn of the Republic in my head watching his ad.
 
The AntiDonald said:
I suspect her time is finally up.
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meh. I have heard that before, a few times.
Hell, she said in her first campaign she would only run for re-election once.
yeah, that DID NOT happen.
**** her and her wannabe Snowe pantomiming.
 
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