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Generic Other

(28,979 posts) Sat May 22, 2021, 02:26 AM May 2021

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Apparently, the last time the GOP showed moral courage was in 1861

Just a casual reminder that in 1861, 11 Senators and 3 Representatives were expelled from Congress for failing to recognize Lincoln’s election and supporting insurrection.

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Apparently, the last time the GOP showed moral courage was in 1861 (Original Post) Generic Other May 2021 OP

That sounds about right NJCher May 2021 #1

I know a guy, for over 30 years, who is a registered Republican... GReedDiamond May 2021 #2

Lincoln wouldn't be a Lincoln Republican these days MiniMe May 2021 #3

NJCher

(35,675 posts)

1. That sounds about right

Reply to Generic Other (Original post)

Sat May 22, 2021, 04:30 AM

May 2021

1861. Yep.

GReedDiamond

(5,313 posts)

2. I know a guy, for over 30 years, who is a registered Republican...

Reply to Generic Other (Original post)

Sat May 22, 2021, 05:43 AM

May 2021

...but who always votes Dem.

He explains this by saying, "I am a Lincoln Republican."

MiniMe

(21,716 posts)

3. Lincoln wouldn't be a Lincoln Republican these days

Reply to GReedDiamond (Reply #2)

Sat May 22, 2021, 11:48 AM

May 2021

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