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NowsTheTime

(1,336 posts)
Tue Sep 17, 2024, 12:15 PM Sep 2024

Reason(s) keeping the Senate is so important...

Not only will Kamala have a difficult time getting anything done, but scotus and judicial appointments will be almost impossible.

At the 12.33 minute mark of the following commentary by Lawrence O'Donnell

"there is a possibility that no federal judges...will be confirmed for the next four years ...if Republicans control the United States Senate during Kamala Harris Presidency"

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Reason(s) keeping the Senate is so important... (Original Post) NowsTheTime Sep 2024 OP
With or without McConnell, no_hypocrisy Sep 2024 #1
Exactly this. MontanaMama Sep 2024 #2
agreed... it's crucial. WarGamer Sep 2024 #3

no_hypocrisy

(55,390 posts)
1. With or without McConnell,
Tue Sep 17, 2024, 12:19 PM
Sep 2024

I believe no Republican Senate will have a hearing for a democratic nominee to the USSC even on Day One.

MontanaMama

(24,752 posts)
2. Exactly this.
Tue Sep 17, 2024, 01:14 PM
Sep 2024

I’d like to see more national money here in MT to support Jon Tester. A visit to the state from Tim Walz would be SO helpful.

WarGamer

(18,863 posts)
3. agreed... it's crucial.
Tue Sep 17, 2024, 01:19 PM
Sep 2024

And you just know that Thomas and Alito will just refuse to retire and stay healthy.

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