He is pushing for this now since the Democrats have a majority in the Senate but not a super majority. When they were in the minority and the Republicans voiced their desire for a simple majority vote for presidential appointments he was against it. The Senate is supposed to be a deliberative branch and I…
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I honestly don't understand these little exceptions, uh... "options", that either side pulls out from time to time to skirt normal logical up-and-down votes. Nuclear or otherwise. Just vote. Whichever side gets the most votes wins.
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Not surprised about Harry's decision. In this administration, if they don't like playing by the rules they simply change them. I have never seen our country so divided, nor have I seen the general public so defeated, thinking there is nothing they can do but go along as Obama and his cohorts dismantle the America…
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Harry Reid was for keeping the filibuster rule before he was for changing the filibuster rule. He is not true to the spirit of the Senate. It is all about political expediency for politicians like Reid. Issuing threats or ultimatums does not equate into showing leadership skills. If the Democrats change the rule now, they…
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Would this not be considered double jeopardy?
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This whole thing was driven by political motives. The DOJ should butt out!!!
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Zimmerman violated Trayvon's civil rights? I don't think so! The best explanation I have seen was compiled by Ken Booth, a retired investigative reporter I know. This is what he said, "FBI records: agents found no evidence that Zimmerman was racist. After interviewing nearly three dozen people in the George Zimmerman murder case, the FBI found…
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Why anyone would care what Harry Reid, political partisan extraordinaire, thinks is evidence that this case has been highly politicized and has become the latest cause célèbre to keep the racial divide alive and well in America. So far, the judicial system has been relatively, though not entirely, immune to political pressure. For the sake of…
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The DOJ is silent or tells non-truths about so many things....why in the world would they want to get involved in this case that has been decided by a jury? Our system, while not perfect, is the best in the world. We may not agree with the verdict, but we honor the decision of the…
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As usual, the libs are making a political issue out of this, widening the racial divide that has grown since Obama took office. While I feel sad for the Martin family, and I wish so much this had not happened, I think it turned out being an act of self defense----permitted under Florida law. The…
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