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re: Harry Reid's nuclear option to appoint Federal judges pays off.
Posted on 7/23/14 at 1:11 pm to MMauler
Posted on 7/23/14 at 1:11 pm to MMauler
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If Harry Reid can lower it to 51, a Senate Republican leader can raise it to 70, or 80, or 90 -- or whatever he needs to make sure that Odummy doesn't make a single appointment during his last two years in office.
That's one of the dumbest things I have ever heard. You essentially shut down the Senate if you raise it to an absurdly high number (remember, the nuclear option applies to more than just nominations).
And, if you have a majority, why do you need to change the rules to block confirmation? You. Just. Vote. No.
The nuclear option is USELESS as long differing parties hold the White House and the Senate.
Posted on 7/23/14 at 1:21 pm to FalseProphet
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That's one of the dumbest things I have ever heard. You essentially shut down the Senate if you raise it to an absurdly high number (remember, the nuclear option applies to more than just nominations).
Really???
From the article ...
quote:
After years of threats and warnings, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and his Democratic majority on Thursday executed the "nuclear option" to eliminate the filibuster for executive branch and judicial nominees, except for the Supreme Court
And, you know damn well that if Odummy gets another Supreme Court nomination Dingy Harry will have no qualms about including THAT SCUMBAG in the nuclear option as well.
Now, what's the "dumbest thing you've ever heard"? Hint: Look in the mirror.
This post was edited on 7/23/14 at 1:22 pm
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