This is not the time for Democrats to jump ship.

[kentuck]

The Party, just like the rest of society, is going thru some major cultural changes. We are discovering that people that are accused of groping or sexual harassment or sexual assault usually do not do it only one time. They are usually serial "gropers" or serial "harassers". The politics of the issue are another matter entirely.

However, I think we should hold our cards close to the vest until the Alabama election is over. Doug Jones has not lost that race yet. If he were to win, it would shine a whole new light on both Parties.

The passion is understandably high. But, in my opinion, this is the time for cooler heads to prevail. At least for another week.

[guillaumeb]

1. Nor is it the time to throw Franken overboard.

Or it should not be.

[kentuck]

2. I would agree that Franken should hang around for at least a few more days...

Just so there could be someone to contrast with the Republicans.

[spotthebird]

5. If we don't critically view the Franken attacks

what are we but demagogues ? It is difficult to lead thoughtfully

[guillaumeb]

10. Allegations are not proof.

What happened to due process?

[bagelsforbreakfast]

3. Famous last words from the Titanic?? Nm

[Mme. Defarge]

6. Bingo!

[Cattledog]

4. If cooler heads prevailed Dems would let the process play out.

Can't have it both ways.

[kentuck]

7. It appears that some in the Party may think there is some political advantage...

...in being perceived as morally superior?

I'm not sure that is a good strategy.

But that is not an argument against cooler heads prevailing.

[blueinredohio]

8. I don't really give a crap if Moore wins in Alabama or not because if our own

party are throwing their own under the bus what does it matter now? After Franken is gone who will it be next? If all you have to do is accuse someone without proof then they should all hang on because it could be them next

[sinkingfeeling]

9. Sorry, this is one time I can't agree. If Franken goes, I go. From the

DNC and probably from DU.

[Iggo]

11. They ain't jumpin'. They're bein' thrown overboard. (n/t)