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Raven123

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8. I disagree with you. He had been a leader on the Epstein File issue

Reply to mr715 (Original post)

Sun Feb 15, 2026, 04:26 PM

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I cannot think of anything Paul had led on.

He is a Republican. It is what it is. On this issue he refuses to be tied to Trump. Heck, at least he has a red line.

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I suspect that he will. Blue Full Moon Sunday #1

Do what? mr715 Sunday #2

One of the 3. Suspect going independent. Blue Full Moon Sunday #3

While caucusing with the GOP? mr715 Sunday #4

Nope NoRethugFriends Sunday #5

Massie's statements on Epstein are much more impactful as a member of the Republican majority in Congress. sop Sunday #6

"And I love his policies, so I'd still vote for him over Comrade Harris!" mr715 Sunday #7

I disagree with you. He had been a leader on the Epstein File issue Raven123 Sunday #8

Well, you're right, I can't think of anything Paul got... mr715 Sunday #11

On balance, I think it's better if he doesn't switch or resign right now EarlG Sunday #9

How many defections can Speaker Johnson afford before the chair is vacated? mr715 Sunday #12

Fair point (nt) EarlG Sunday #15

As my grandfather use to say SocialDemocrat61 Sunday #10

We probably disagree with Massie on many policies. But that does not make him "the enemy" Bluetus Sunday #13

He is, as he remains, a constant irritant of major proportions to Trump--so that gives him one check hlthe2b Sunday #14

Massie is a hardline, hardcore Republican. Big Blue Marble Sunday #16

Massie's still an assie. Tommy Carcetti Sunday #17