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BlueWavePsych

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49. ABC News - Democrats will 'use every arrow in our quiver' to block Trump's Supreme Court nominee
Sun Sep 20, 2020, 12:41 PM
Sep 2020
Pelosi says Democrats will 'use every arrow in our quiver' to block Trump's Supreme Court nominee - ABC News

"We have our options. We have arrows in our quiver that I'm not about to discuss right now but the fact is we have a big challenge in our country. This president has threatened to not even accept the results of the election," Pelosi told ABC News Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos. "Our main goal would be to protect the integrity of the election as we protect the people from the coronavirus."

Pressed by Stephanopoulos that she's "not ruling anything out," Pelosi emphasized that the Constitution requires Congress "to use every arrow in our quiver."

"We have a responsibility," she said. "We take an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. We have a responsibility to meet the needs of the American people."

"None of us has any interest in shutting down government. That has such a harmful and painful impact on so many people in our country. So I would hope that we can just proceed with that," Pelosi said. "We're not going to be shutting down government. I do hope, though, that the focus on health care and what it means in terms of the courts will have public opinion be of such magnitude that the Republicans will finally, finally address the coronavirus crisis."

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/pelosi-democrats-arrow-quiver-block-trumps-supreme-court/story?id=73121750

Big bazooka-looking arrows C_U_L8R Sep 2020 #1
We're gonna need a bigger bow. n/t Harker Sep 2020 #11
A big baddah bow. C_U_L8R Sep 2020 #21
big baddah boom... cayugafalls Sep 2020 #53
6 weeks DownriverDem Sep 2020 #41
Don't think Stephanopoulos suggestion would have any effect. Hope Pelosi is correct Raven123 Sep 2020 #2
Well, I hope she's ready and willing to use them. grumpyduck Sep 2020 #3
Why do you think that she wouldn't be? ehrnst Sep 2020 #35
the hOuse no power in any the stuff concerning a supreme court nomination or approval beachbumbob Sep 2020 #4
But any impeachment goes to the top of the Senate calendar leftieNanner Sep 2020 #33
This is the strategy MoonlitKnight Sep 2020 #52
Is impeachment required to come before other business? aikoaiko Sep 2020 #58
Impeachment grantcart Sep 2020 #50
trion..... Upthevibe Sep 2020 #5
Me too. I have no idea what McConnell can or can't do. triron Sep 2020 #7
When have ever...every seen or heard her bluff? Like never! Thekaspervote Sep 2020 #17
I agree. Pelosi doesn't shoot from the hip. EVER. What she has, she thinks will slow this down CTyankee Sep 2020 #25
When has she ever bluffed? (nt) ehrnst Sep 2020 #36
This! Or lied. fierywoman Sep 2020 #42
Wasn't trying to imply she has. Sorry if taken that way. triron Sep 2020 #45
Saying you're sorry that 'someone else' reacted to something you posted ehrnst Sep 2020 #48
Also the bill is up for renewal regarding running the government . . . Iliyah Sep 2020 #10
They republicans are llashram Sep 2020 #18
Yeah, but... robbob Sep 2020 #28
yeah I know llashram Sep 2020 #32
Incredible movie. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2020 #54
youtube has it also llashram Sep 2020 #67
Good to know. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2020 #68
Griffith was so amazing in that movie! n/t moonscape Sep 2020 #56
If the government shuts down, the stock market will crash. That is about the only thing vsrazdem Sep 2020 #46
But Dems would be blamed - wouldn't this backfire? n/t moonscape Sep 2020 #66
Pelosi says she won't do it. But it doesn't really matter. She will be blamed if this goes vsrazdem Sep 2020 #71
Impeachment of Trump would be a bad idea BainsBane Sep 2020 #14
McConnell has no power over what the House does Wicked Blue Sep 2020 #24
About as much as the Pelosi has over what the Senate does FBaggins Sep 2020 #59
I am very sure that there are plans that have been made for every situation. Srkdqltr Sep 2020 #6
We know she's playing a strategic game of stress Farmgirl1961 Sep 2020 #8
At this point--shoot the arrows, launch the catapult, drop the mother of all bombs... Mrs. Overall Sep 2020 #9
The process to impeach Barr should have began already Escurumbele Sep 2020 #12
Barr will never be convicted in the Senate. Lonestarblue Sep 2020 #13
that's okay, just as long as the house proceeds with the charges. nt iluvtennis Sep 2020 #15
Agree! Nancy's got something up her sleeve. They need to go for the jugular vein RIGHT NOW!... Illumination Sep 2020 #16
When the timing is right. If you come for the king, you best not miss. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2020 #37
Well ehrnst, that's a pretty big target to work with!... Illumination Sep 2020 #38
True, that! ehrnst Sep 2020 #40
Republicans are waging an all-out war against Americans and American democracy dalton99a Sep 2020 #19
Well, I hope she's planning to USE those arrows, FoxNewsSucks Sep 2020 #20
The Senate confirms justices. The House has no say in this, unless, impeachment again? Baclava Sep 2020 #22
They have no say... period. FBaggins Sep 2020 #60
Before RBG's death republicans had the majority . .. Iliyah Sep 2020 #23
There are different majorities on the court on different issues FBaggins Sep 2020 #61
If they just impeach for the sole purpose to stall, then Trump wins in November Polybius Sep 2020 #26
I'm not saying you are wrong Hstch05 Sep 2020 #27
This message was self-deleted by its author Polybius Sep 2020 #30
I think we need to get 4 Republican Senators to commit to not voting until after the election Polybius Sep 2020 #31
While better to not have to use this pre election MoonlitKnight Sep 2020 #55
Nov 4th grantcart Sep 2020 #51
True FBaggins Sep 2020 #62
Not a good idea Bayard Sep 2020 #29
Barr, please wryter2000 Sep 2020 #34
What can the House do that stops the Senate, forces the Senate to deal with something? bucolic_frolic Sep 2020 #39
Shit-seeking missles Blue Owl Sep 2020 #43
Be Careful OhioTim Sep 2020 #44
The speculation on this thread largely assumes "We" is the House. Gore1FL Sep 2020 #47
ABC News - Democrats will 'use every arrow in our quiver' to block Trump's Supreme Court nominee BlueWavePsych Sep 2020 #49
The arrow is the House Ways and Means Committee. roamer65 Sep 2020 #57
Not much of an arrow FBaggins Sep 2020 #64
Absolutely the right thing. TheProle Sep 2020 #63
Hope she's right Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 2020 #65
Rt.. TY triron & Nancy! Cha Sep 2020 #69
I am going to trust the Madame Speaker on this. peacebuzzard Sep 2020 #70
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