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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMcConnell pulls another fast one...
....tries to appeal the NEW ruling of the Chair (e.g. the Nuclear Option is passed) again requiring only a Majority vote.
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McConnell pulls another fast one... (Original Post)
brooklynite
Nov 2013
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WilliamPitt
(58,179 posts)1. This was all expected
McConnell will pull every parliamentary rule trick he can. He will lose every one.
This is happening.
madamesilverspurs
(15,799 posts)2. We have come to this
because McConnell is a man of vile intent whose word means absolutely nothing.
Mass
(27,315 posts)3. Why are people surprised? It was to be expected.
malaise
(268,724 posts)4. He will lose
but he's accustomed to that.
Blue Owl
(50,291 posts)5. The Tortoise and the Chair
n/t
Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)6. And we have a thread winner.
nt