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charlyvi

(6,537 posts)
Wed Jun 22, 2016, 03:45 PM Jun 2016

Democrats flout no-camera rule in House as Senators flock to House to support gun violence sit-in

They’re also telling Paul Ryan how much they don’t care about his rules disallowing cameras, and so is C-SPAN. Rep. Scott Peters (CA) has been streaming video on Periscope, and has called for other members to use it to make sure the feed stays live. C-SPAN is actually broadcasting this Periscope feed, since Paul Ryan says they can't use their cameras. And Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY) was "openly filming Dem sit-in as House door guy appears to tell him it's against rules. Still filming.”

Plenty of members have been thumbing their nose at Ryan, in a fantastic display of civil disobedience. You can follow all that action, and see the photos, on Twitter, under the hashtags #holdthefloor and NoBillNoBreak.

As far as the Senators showing up, the list is continuing to grow, including Chris Coons (DE), Chuck Schumer (NY), Ben Cardin (MD), Barbara Boxer (CA) (she brought snacks), Ed Markey (MA), and Claire McCaskill (MO), to name several.

That's in addition to the early joiners, Sens. Chris Murphy, Richard Blumenthal (CT), Al Franken (MN), Maisie Hirono (HI). Or how about Sen. Cory Booker (NJ)? And Sen. Dick Durbin (IL). Add in Sen. Patty Murray (WA). Sen. Ron Wyden (OR) is, too. And Sen. Tim Kaine (VA). And, of course, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (MA). (And counting. Apologies for any missed.)


http://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/06/22/1541374/-Democratic-senators-flock-to-House-to-support-gun-violence-sit-in


GO DEMS GO!

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Democrats flout no-camera rule in House as Senators flock to House to support gun violence sit-in (Original Post) charlyvi Jun 2016 OP
So great! Lucinda Jun 2016 #1
Love that Senator Boxer brought snacks. Go Dems! livetohike Jun 2016 #2
Are there any R-reps there? I know, stupid question, but you never know... oregonjen Jun 2016 #3
No, but you'll be happy to know Bernie is now there! charlyvi Jun 2016 #9
Hey, thanks! oregonjen Jun 2016 #11
I am happy to see Senator Sanders doing this! hamsterjill Jun 2016 #12
Big kick! mcar Jun 2016 #4
IDIOT! charlyvi Jun 2016 #5
k&r Starry Messenger Jun 2016 #6
I love democrats!! workinclasszero Jun 2016 #7
Kick! Hekate Jun 2016 #8
Good -- they need to bear witness and to CYA obamanut2012 Jun 2016 #10

obamanut2012

(25,905 posts)
10. Good -- they need to bear witness and to CYA
Wed Jun 22, 2016, 04:53 PM
Jun 2016

Citizens have a right to know -- turn on the cameras, Ryan!

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