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3. what exactly do you think would change if these Repubs switched parties?

Mon Jul 16, 2018, 10:45 PM

Jul 2018

I suppose it could allow Schumer to block consideration of Kavanaugh, but if that's all it would do, why would Corker or Flake switch?

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ok, it's a long shot. but it is also the only way i have heard that [View all] mopinko Jul 2018 OP

It Would Br a Mistake to Think These Senators Hands Are Clean dlk Jul 2018 #1

They can be Attila as long as they vote against McConnell dawg day Jul 2018 #16

Please lsewpershad Jul 2018 #2

oh, i'm not. i'm still feeding the blue wave. mopinko Jul 2018 #8

Remote? How about complete fantasy? onenote Jul 2018 #11

Even McCain switching only helps us if he can show up for a vote.... unblock Jul 2018 #4

this is about taking control, being in the majority. mopinko Jul 2018 #9

Saw Flake on TV today Thunderbeast Jul 2018 #5

yeah, that shit would stop, too. mopinko Jul 2018 #7

yep. And tariffs. smh. nt ecstatic Jul 2018 #15

I love this idea RandomAccess Jul 2018 #6

Even if they switch to independent, the GOP loses control. Liberty Belle Jul 2018 #12

yeah, i dont think the blowback would be as bad as they think, tho mopinko Jul 2018 #19

The GOP leadership is in deep RhodeIslandOne Jul 2018 #13

This needs to happen, right now. nt coti Jul 2018 #17

Call McCain, Collins and Murkowski nt coti Jul 2018 #18