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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRep. Elijah Cummings Vows To Fight To The Death To Save US Democracy From Trump
Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) talked about the threat that Trump poses and vowed to fight to his death to save US democracy from Trump.
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Rep. Cummings said, This is a fight for the soul of our democracy. Nothing less. Im going to work hard to make sure we save that democracy and I will fight until I die.
He continued, We have seen over and over again how the very pillars of democracy are being cut down. Peopless right to vote. You know that. Freedom of the press. You know that. CIA. FBI criticized. Over and over and over again. - PoliticusUSA
For more reporting on that and other news makers yesterday, see Joy Reid's video:
Probe closes in on Donald tRump - The Last Word with Joy Reid 12/21/17
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017471991
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Rep. Elijah Cummings Vows To Fight To The Death To Save US Democracy From Trump (Original Post)
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Dec 2017
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smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)1. Thank you Rep. Cummings!
We need more fighters like you!
Irish_Dem
(47,119 posts)2. There are some true patriots, who love America more than money and power. nt
crazylikafox
(2,758 posts)3. He's my Congressman. I couldn't wish for better.
Initech
(100,079 posts)4. I shall join you on the battlefield, sir!
Because fuck this shit! I am ready to fight the deplorables to the end!
Vinca
(50,276 posts)5. When I saw this clip on the news yesterday, it sent chills up my spine.
He had a look on his face as if he'd seen the worst possible thing imaginable. Maybe he has. He was making a plea to save our democracy.
Chasstev365
(5,191 posts)6. A great man!