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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMost Republicans are beyond redemption but I can think of four who would vote for an investigation
Most Republicans are beyond redemption but I can think of four Republican senators who would vote for an investigation into Russian efforts to interfere in our elections, make a mockery of our laws, and undermine our sovereignty.
-John McCain
-Lindsay Graham
- Susan Collins
-Rob Portman.
We need 51 votes to launch a Senate investigation
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Most Republicans are beyond redemption but I can think of four who would vote for an investigation (Original Post)
DemocratSinceBirth
Dec 2016
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niyad
(130,461 posts)1. I consider grumpy beyond redemption
DemocratSinceBirth
(101,705 posts)2. We need three to launch an investigation.
The whole system of checks and balances breaks down when one party controls all the levers of government.
BTW, Grumpy already intimated he won't give Putin a pass. I have my fingers crossed.
pennylane100
(3,425 posts)3. I have my doubts about Susan Collins.
She seems, to me at least, to be a "Fair Weather Friend" I certainly hope I am wrong.
