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harrison Donating Member (916 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-04-05 12:52 PM
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If Senator Paul Wellstone was alive, would he stand up on the
6th of January? He didn't stand in 2000 although perhaps Sen Gore had asked him to not do so. Just curious.
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JI7 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-04-05 12:55 PM
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1. they would all stand up if they could prove Kerry got more votes
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DemonFighterLives Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-04-05 01:16 PM
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2. I would like to believe he would
Paul was the biggest thorn in the side of the B*sh regime. He stood in their way and we all know what happened to him. This may be what is scaring the others off. That and the Anthrax mailer is still out there.
Proof or no proof, just stand up. Suicide or no suicide, just stand up. There are some things that are more important than a career.
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imenja Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-04-05 01:35 PM
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3. no
If he didn't in 2000, why would he do so now?
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mzmolly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-04-05 01:39 PM
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4. It would depend on whether or not he felt fraud was an issue?
I honestly don't know what he'd have done in this case. Like all the Senators it boils down to what they believe.

If they believe the people have spoken in a legitimate manner, they won't interfere. If they believe that fraud was pervasive, they will and should contest.

Conyers framed the issue well ... contest the election to lend to debate and discussion, but it's still a lot to grapple with.
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Stuckinthebush Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-04-05 01:53 PM
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5. I doubt it
Unless Kerry would ask him to. Of course, he is no longer living so it is all speculation.

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