Does anyone take Harry Reid seriously when he "threatens" to curb filibusters?

[yurbud]

He has mentioned it again about GOP obstruction of Obama nominees.

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2013/05/reid-nuclear-filibuster-reform-nominations.php?ref=fpb

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[demwing]

1. I chose "Other," and "Other" = "No one serious takes Harry Reid's threat seriously" /nt

[mitchtv]

2. that is done at the first vote of the session

he "didn't have the votes" then so the issue is over for now.

[unblock]

3. as a rule (meaning there are exceptions) washington "threats" are usually about something else

e.g., i'll vote against your bill unless you vote for my pork.

for the most part, if you really intend to do something, you don't threaten to do it, you just go and do it.


in this case he obviously would drop it if republicans allowed approval of a few Obama nominees, though of course there's plenty of room for a more behind-the-scenes deal.

[HughBeaumont]

4. Milquetoast, thy name is Harry.

[Marr]

5. He actually seems like a bad actor doing a bad caricature of a wimp.

Soft spoken, timid... if I didn't know better, I'd say he was more *cast* for that part that really chosen for his seniority or knowledge.

[LonePirate]

6. Reid talking about filibuster reform is like a Republican talking about minority outreach

Sure, it might make for a headline; but there are never any follow-up actions or results.

[truebrit71]

7. Nope. He is about as useful as the Pope's balls...

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[newfie11]

8. Harry Reid and filibuster

[CJCRANE]

9. I'm sure he'll fire off

a sternly worded letter!

[Flashmann]

10. Other

I can only guess what others,listed as choices on the poll think,despite what some of them may say.

Do I take Harry Reid seriously when he "threatens" to curb filibusters?...Yaaaawn...Nope...