Harry Reid says abuse of filibuster must end

[SlimJimmy]

CARSON CITY — U.S. Sen. Harry Reid today renewed his threat to go after filibuster rules that have hindered President Barack Obama’s cabinet appointments, but don’t expect him to back eliminating the filibuster when it comes to legislation.

Despite having watched Republicans scuttle gun control legislation by invoking the 60-vote filibuster rule and routinely complaining of GOP “obstruction,” Reid said he has no intention of seeking its elimination entirely.

“I said when I left for recess that I was going to work with Republicans to try to get something done and I am going to do that,” Reid said for a taping of the public affairs television program “To the Point.”

“I do know this, you cannot have — whether the new president is Jeb Bush or Hillary Clinton — you can’t have a president of the United States who can’t have their team,” Reid said.

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/may/28/harry-reid-says-gop-needs-purge-itself-tea-party/#axzz2Ue66PvE8

I believe he needs to wait for the beginning of the next session to enact any filibuster reform. But with that said, something needs to be done to bring an end to the obstruction in the Senate.

[Ed Suspicious]

1. Whatever dirty Harry. You keep going to that well and pulling up empty buckets. nt

[SlimJimmy]

3. That's what I've been thinking. He's threatened this so many times, yet ... nothing.

[bunnies]

2. Less talk more action.

Please.

[Chisox08]

4. Didn't he say that before?

What happened? Oh right nothing because the Republicons promised that they wouldn't abuse the filibuster. They even crossed the hearts and hoped to die.

[SlimJimmy]

19. Yep, that's about the size of it. I brought this thread over because he has threatened this so

many times that I found it hard to believe that he would actually bring the subject up again in a news interview.

[byeya]

5. You tell 'em Harry! (grunt, grunt)

That'll cause the repugs to soil themselves in fear.

[Puzzledtraveller]

6. LOL

[Cali_Democrat]

7. When Harry talks, people listen...

to their ipod.

[KamaAina]

8. Sure. NOW he says it.

[dballance]

9. Blah, Blah, Blah and more Blah, Blah, Blah.

Really, Harry, do you think you have the slightest ounce of credibility on this issue?

[think4yourself]

10. Give 'em help, Harry!

He had the chance to end all this. He wimped out as usual.

[morningfog]

11. Change the rules or get used to it.

[SoCalMusicLover]

12. Trolling For More Campaign Contributions

Is it time for New Year's Resolutions already?

[Flashmann]

13. Harry Reid says

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaawwwwnnnnnnnnn

[Sheldon Cooper]

14. blah blah blah

[leftyohiolib]

15. sounds like senility. the filibuster conversation must have went something like ....

"someone ought to do something about these filibusters"say harry, " ah... harry that would be you". "huh". "you're the one to fix the filibuster". harry says "oh.... you know someone ought to do something about these filibusters"

[Buns_of_Fire]

16. He's going to appeal to their sense of reason and fairness...

and then... *chuckle*
and then... *snort*
I'm sorry -- I can't do this with a straight face...

[Segami]

17. Harry as a boxer.....

...Stand still, I'm going to hit you.....Stand still, I'm going to hit you.....Stand still, I'm going to hit you.....Stand still, I'm going to hit you.....Stand still, I'm going to hit you.....Stand still, I'm going to hit you.....Stand still, I'm going to hit you.........

[Liberal Veteran]

18. Republicans will offer to "pinky swear" they will not abuse filibuster this time.

Reid will say, "Okay. After all, you are all such honorable people. I accept."

Republicans say, "Excellent" in their best Mr. Burns voice.

[Mz Pip]

20. Put up or shut up.

This is getting tiresome.

[Liberal Veteran]

21. That train left the station a long time ago.

Now, it is just fucking infuriating.

[uponit7771]

22. ...then Reid shook his fist while talking softly

[newfie11]

23. Harry Harry you've cried wolf to many times

I don't believe you and bet no repug does either!

[datasuspect]

24. harry

here's a nice sippy cup for you.

[DevonRex]

25. Harry's pretending he gives a shit again?

[bowens43]

26. blah blah blah blah, heard it all before harry

[catbyte]

27. Blah blah blah blah blah. He is really getting tiresome. When it comes time to actually do something

he does NOTHING. I do not believe a word he says concerning filibuster reform.

[ZombieHorde]

28. Harry Reid thinks Democrats are dumb. nt

[Aerows]

29. Jesus

Harry Reid's an imbecile if he thinks anyone believes his nonsense.

Tell you what, Harry, I'll believe it when I see it.

[SoCalDem]

30. two words are unnecessary in that utterance, Harry

abuse of

This needed to happen as soon as Obama was first inaugurated. We had BOTH houses then and could have accomplished a LOT, but you dithered away that opportunity.

[nruthie]

31. What a spineless hack,

Why does he even bother to say anything anymore? He has zero credibility.

[Ilsa]

32. Good god, I hope someone from His office reads this thread. nt

[mn9driver]

33. Groundhog Day.

Yawn. Wake me up when something actually happens.