Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski said it's possible she will switch parties and become a Democrat

[LetMyPeopleVote]

Link to tweet

[Ocelot II]

1. Come to the light, Lisa....

[GoCubsGo]

3. Or, if it makes her feel better about things,

she can just become an independent and caucus with the Dems, like Bernie Sanders and Angus King. That being said, it would be nice to see the defection going the other way for a change.

[DownriverDem]

42. Would rather

she beome a Dem. As a proud member of the Democratic Party we welcome her.

[AllaN01Bear]

18. ding. x10000

[Conjuay]

54. We bake cookies!

[JustAnotherGen]

2. Even though it links to

Twitter - its well worth the rec! This is huge.

[Wounded Bear]

4. Another Manchin? nt

[ShazzieB]

31. I don't think so.

That's not who Lisa Murkowski is. I think she's one of very, very few Republicans in the Senate who actually have, what are those things called? Oh yeah, principles!

Come on in, Lisa!

[liberalla]

49. I agree! She's not your typical Repub!

The party left her a long time ago...

[Mountainguy]

69. You perfer Jim Justice?

[newdeal2]

5. Will that let Fetterman off the hook?

But yes she should just become an I and caucus with the Dems at the very least.

[iemanja]

59. Why should Fetterman be let off the hook?

[Pacifist Patriot]

6. I have become so jaded over the years that I don't believe anything like this until they actually do it.

All well and good to give us an "It's possible," but it means absolutely nothing without committing and following through.

[hamsterjill]

28. +1000

Exactly. When it's a done deal, I'll be excited. Until then, I will remain skeptical.

[littlemissmartypants]

35. I watched her interview on CBS this morning. ...

She was mealy mouthing some weasel words. I don't trust her.

[liberalla]

50. Maybe sending a msg to the repubs?

You're pushing too hard?
(not that it would do any good...)

[littlemissmartypants]

61. I didn't hear a clear message this morning that's for sure. ...

She was talking in circles, being evasive. She's selling her book that's why she's in the news now. Nothing extra.

[not fooled]

44. This smells of an attempt to fake some opposition to the "Loot America" bill

If she actually does it I will fall over from shock.

[babylonsister]

71. She's plugging a book so there's that, but

she's one of the few decent rethugs out there, so I would welcome her...if it happens.

[leftstreet]

7. "I don't see the Democrats being much better"

I think people need to actually watch the video

[writerJT]

12. Indeed. Totally misleading.

But we’re in a world of headlines and short attention spans, and this site is no exception.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

37. Yeah, headline isn't even close to accurate.

[AloeVera]

52. Oh. Deflated. N/T

[mcar]

8. Yes please!

[BOSSHOG]

9. Lisa, Make a NIKE Commercial. Now.

JUST DO IT. You’ve thought about. Ya wanna do it.

[SSJVegeta]

10. That could be helpful. But 3 more would be...

More helpful

[SSJVegeta]

11. Also better because: Democratic supporters don't generally send death threats to Democrats they dont like

We just talk shit about them.

[sunflowerseed]

13. Stop being concerned and start doing something!

[ShazzieB]

33. Susan Collins of Maine is the one who always talks about being "concerned," not Murkowski!

I know it's hard to keep 'em all straight!

But I've had my eye on Lisa for a while, and I like the cut of her jib. I hope she really does ditch the GOP, because i really don't think she belongs there.

[Kali999]

14. Good

Republicans primaried her years ago. I don't she'd be a Manchin. Seems to be
Fettermans job. And Rep Jarred Golden. I hope she does.

[AverageOldGuy]

15. Okay, but . . .

. . . don’t bring Sarah Palin with you.

[Trust_Reality]

17. Ha. Good one.

[ShazzieB]

34. No worries....Sarah Palin would never leave the GOP!

Seriously, Palin's a Repub through and through. I'm sure she believes all the lies. Every last one of them, including that the 2020 election was stolen and the Dobbs decision was a great idea. That's the kind of trash she is!

[Joinfortmill]

16. This is good news.

[WarGamer]

19. I'm afraid Fetterman might do the same.

[GiqueCee]

48. Senator Fetterman needs help...

... I fear that stroke he had has clouded his judgment. I hope his people can coax him in that direction. And maybe convince him to dress like a grown-up when the Senate's in session. Even though members of the Senate can be exasperating, the institution itself deserves at least that much respect.

[Emile]

56. Fetterman needs to resign and Governor Shapiro

needs to pick a replacement to finish his term.

[Irish_Dem]

20. Talk is cheap Lisa.

Get off your ass and do something.
Don't just talk about it.

[DENVERPOPS]

79. Exactly

Actions speak far louder than words

[wryter2000]

21. I'll welcome her

[madaboutharry]

22. Nowhere in this video does she say that it is possible she would switch parties.

And become a democrat. Whoever wrote this didn’t listen to the clip.

[mahina]

23. At least our folks wonʻt threaten her life on the daily.

I bet she does.

[Uncle Joe]

24. Kicked and recommended

Thanks for the thread LetMyPeopleVote

[obamanut2012]

25. The headline is wrong -- she did not say that

[mellow]

26. No -- no she didn't.

This is a misleading headline. She said "there is some openness to exploring something different than the status quo." But she also said she found more fault with the Democratic Party than the Republican Party.

[PatSeg]

41. That is so annoying

These misleading headlines are really irritating.

[markpkessinger]

27. Tell us when you actually do it, Lisa . . .

. . . until then, it's all just talk.

[choie]

29. Yeah sure.

[Figarosmom]

30. Hope shes brave enough.

Since she said it out loud, knowing she'll get threats I'm thinking she will do it. That would make it 46/ 52 plus 2 indies that caucus with us. = 48/ 52 we'd need just 3 more.

[littlemissmartypants]

36. She's not.

[JoseBalow]

32. Blah, blah, blah... Show me your votes.

[no_hypocrisy]

38. Empty rhetoric

Yesterday on Twitter, Lisa Murkowski wholly endorsed TSF's bombing of Iran. Emphatically.

Converting to being a Democrat might offer John Fetterman some company.

[Paladin]

39. I'll believe it, if and when it happens. Not before. (nt)

[PatSeg]

40. I was wondering when that would happen

Clearly, the republican party does not reflect her values.

[dweller]

43. Pull the other one , Lisa

It has bells on it




✌🏻

[yardwork]

45. I hope she does.

[totodeinhere]

62. I hope she doesn't. She is a life-long Republican who votes for the Trump agenda most of the time.

If she switches parties I won't trust her. We need a real Democrat in that seat.

[BaronChocula]

46. She doesn't say that she would become a Democrat

She toys with the idea of caucusing with Democrats if it's good for Alaska.
At 2:25 Host says:
"...you wouldn't become uh, a Democrat, right? In this situation you would be an Independent... Is there a world in which by becoming unaligned or independent you could help Alaskans that you would consider it?"

She responds:
"There may be that possibility and let me put it into context..."

[liberalla]

47. Don't tease me Lisa!!!

That's not nice!!!

[stillcool]

51. How often does she vote in opposition to the GOP?

[Abolishinist]

53. Assuming you took the time to listen to what you posted,

please clarify for those of us who actually DID waste our time listening to this where we missed the STUNNING MOMENT when she said it's possible she will switch parties and become a Democrat.

Thanks in advance!

[AKwannabe]

55. ...

[pamdb]

57. well

That will make it even when Fetterman joins the republicans. Seems like he's halfway there.

[Jit423]

58. Damn! That would be great. Collins should do the same thing before she retires. She is on her way out. right? nt

[oldtime dfl_er]

60. Maybe good

but maybe a Kyrsten Sinema kind of a Democrat? That would suck

[LisaM]

63. As a fellow LisaM, I say about time.

And, welcome.

[flashman13]

64. Come on Lisa. There is still time for you to get on the right side of history.

[rickford66]

65. 10 or more years too late, but we'll take it.

[jeffreyi]

66. Dammit, do it.

[dajoki]

67. I'll believe it when I see it n/t

[Evolve Dammit]

68. Unlike Collins who is irredeemable, Murkowski has a soul. Collins sold hers years ago.

[Takket]

70. we don't need her to switch parties. just vote against this monstrous bill

[Celerity]

72. Fake news tweet headline. She did NOT say she would become a Democrat, and she criticised the Dems as well. Watch the

video if anyone doubts this.

[Abolishinist]

74. And yet 90% of the posters believe it to be true, with 150 or so recs.

The OP should could have known this had they taken the time to listen. I mean if this is so earth-shattering why not, I certainly did. And if they happened to glance at the responses they'd have a clue that what they posted wasn't right, and yet nothing from them.

[WinstonSmith4740]

73. Come to the light, Senator!

We welcome you with open arms, and will protect you from.the slings and arrows of MAGA. These ARE the times that try men's souls, and today's rethugs are summer soldiers and sunshine patriots. Join the resistance and help us save this democracy.

[Hotler]

75. But how will you vote? nt

[PJMcK]

76. I'm not holding my breath

Senator Murkowski needs to show some backbone.

In reality, she's too little too late.

She should resign and disappear.

[regnaD kciN]

77. To paraphrase Wayne and Garth...

“It could happen. And constitutions could fly out my butt.”

[usaf-vet]

78. Please DO IT and start to return sanity to our country.

[SouthBayDem]

81. Possibly following in the footsteps of...

Jim Jeffords of Vermont (2001) and Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania (2009).

[live love laugh]

82. We don't need another Manchin Democrat.

[ecstatic]

83. Do it.

Less talking and more action!