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| WHIP LIST: Democrats boycotting Trump's inauguration |
| 2017-01-14 |
| [The Hill] A growing number of Democrats are saying they won’t watch President-elect Donald Trump take the oath of office next week. The overwhelming majority of Democrats plan to attend the inauguration and uphold the tradition of watching the peaceful transfer of power, regardless of party. But after an exceptionally divisive election, some are breaking with the norm. As Jan. 20 draws near, six Democrats have announced they’ll boycott the inauguration. Here's a running list of who's skipping the event. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #6 "I respectfully decline to freeze my ass out there in the cold for this particular ceremony" D.C. forecast for Friday is mid-50's. Wussy. |
| Posted by: Barbara 2017-01-14 19:59 |
| #5 Maybe they'll make it a habit and stay away for the next four years. |
| Posted by: AlanC 2017-01-14 17:12 |
| #4 Rep. Kurt Schrader (Ore.): "...But he hasn’t proved himself to me at all yet, so I respectfully decline to freeze my ass out there in the cold for this particular ceremony.” Aren't you an extra special snowflake? |
| Posted by: magpie 2017-01-14 11:23 |
| #3 Barbara Lee is a communist, the rest are simply racist turds Posted by Frank G Frankly Frank, the difference is imperceptible. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2017-01-14 11:09 |
| #2 their absence will improve the collective IQ and ethics. Barbara Lee is a communist, the rest are simply racist turds |
| Posted by: Frank G 2017-01-14 11:01 |
| #1 Mmmm...two more years. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2017-01-14 09:51 |