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Bucky

(53,795 posts)
Wed Jun 8, 2016, 11:16 PM Jun 2016

Do not fuck with Elizabeth Warren. She eats turtles for lunch.

http://www.politicususa.com/2016/06/08/elizabeth-warren-mitch-mcconnell-fool-senate-floor.html

[font size="4"]Elizabeth Warren Just Made Mitch McConnell Look Like A Fool On The Senate Floor[/font]
By Jason Easley | Wed, Jun 8th, 2016

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) showed why Republicans are terrified of her by showing the world the depth of Mitch McConnell's obstruction on the Senate floor.

In an accompanying Facebook post, Sen. Warren said:
Merrick Garland isn’t the only judicial nominee that the Republicans are obstructing.

As of today, there are 15 nominees for federal District Court seats who have cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee and are waiting for confirmation votes. On Monday, I wanted to go to the Senate floor to request votes for those nominees — but I guess Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell didn’t want to be embarrassed with a video like this one, so Republicans cut me a deal: two other federal judge nominees would be confirmed if I’d keep my mouth shut. I took the deal, and freed those two hostages.

Today, I went back to Senate floor to call for immediate votes on those 15 uncontroversial nominees – and McConnell objected. I asked for 9 judges, and they objected. I asked for 4 judges, and they objected. I asked for just one vote for the nominee who has been waiting the longest – nearly a year – and they objected.

I wish I could say I’m surprised, but Mitch McConnell and the Senate Republicans have made it their priority to keep court seats empty as long as possible to hamstring President Obama. The American people deserve better than this.
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Do not fuck with Elizabeth Warren. She eats turtles for lunch. (Original Post) Bucky Jun 2016 OP
Shell and all HubertHeaver Jun 2016 #1
With a spoon Hekate Jun 2016 #2
Tasty turtles, one hopes Albertoo Jun 2016 #3
She was hiding under a table during this primary. rhett o rick Jun 2016 #4
Here in MA it was very noticeable. I'd like to give her a big "thanks for nothing" Ned_Devine Jun 2016 #11
Why demean turtles? Goblor Jun 2016 #5
Uh, the turtle reference is to McConnell - Pathwalker Jun 2016 #14
"do-nothing Senate Republicans in action" Beartracks Jun 2016 #6
. Rex Jun 2016 #7
U go girl jknudsen Jun 2016 #8
I object to Merrick Garland.. but I like the speech none the less... nt phazed0 Jun 2016 #9
Yuck Turtles. I love Warren...she would be a great President Silver_Witch Jun 2016 #10
Are they still doing this knowing that Hillary will nominate more liberal judges? IronLionZion Jun 2016 #12
If there's an "Original Post Title of the Year" award SCantiGOP Jun 2016 #13
Thanks. She's totally my hero Bucky Jun 2016 #15
Has there been any confirmation as to what happens if (when) Hillary wins and the Republicans OnDoutside Jun 2016 #16
 

rhett o rick

(55,981 posts)
4. She was hiding under a table during this primary.
Thu Jun 9, 2016, 12:15 AM
Jun 2016

I think she got threatened by the DNC to "sit down and shut up".

 

Ned_Devine

(3,146 posts)
11. Here in MA it was very noticeable. I'd like to give her a big "thanks for nothing"
Thu Jun 9, 2016, 01:23 AM
Jun 2016

All this Dem vs. Rep. posturing is just kabuki theater and I ain't buying it anymore.

Goblor

(163 posts)
5. Why demean turtles?
Thu Jun 9, 2016, 12:47 AM
Jun 2016

Just say it like it is without dragging innocent animals into the fray. My guess, based on working with them (turtles and tortoises), is that they lean left and despise the Right. I base this on their food preferences and sleep habits.

Pathwalker

(6,597 posts)
14. Uh, the turtle reference is to McConnell -
Thu Jun 9, 2016, 09:57 PM
Jun 2016

his nickname is Mr. Turtle. IOW, it's a joke about McConnell.

 

Silver_Witch

(1,820 posts)
10. Yuck Turtles. I love Warren...she would be a great President
Thu Jun 9, 2016, 01:21 AM
Jun 2016

Anyway I don't think anything will change in the Senate..those guys get paid to do nothing. Hey maybe I should run.

IronLionZion

(45,261 posts)
12. Are they still doing this knowing that Hillary will nominate more liberal judges?
Thu Jun 9, 2016, 09:27 AM
Jun 2016

Trump's chances are very slim. And nobody wants whoever he would nominate.



SCantiGOP

(13,856 posts)
13. If there's an "Original Post Title of the Year" award
Thu Jun 9, 2016, 09:41 PM
Jun 2016

You have my vote.

I didn't know whether you liked her or loathed her; turns out you were just accurately describing an interaction between two Senators.

OnDoutside

(19,908 posts)
16. Has there been any confirmation as to what happens if (when) Hillary wins and the Republicans
Fri Jun 10, 2016, 05:47 AM
Jun 2016

decide to have a hearing during the real lame duck period ? Could Garland's nomination be stopped from the Democrat side, to wait for Hillary's appointment ? I don't think Obama would backtrack, but I'm just wondering ...

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