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Bettie

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18. But Harris' replacement hasn't been
Wed Jan 20, 2021, 01:28 AM
Jan 2021

sworn in either.

So, until all three are there, Moscow Mitch is still in charge.

He will drag his feet on nominees as long as he is able.

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shoulda waited til biden was in and we held the senate nt msongs Jan 2021 #1
In past the Senate had at least some Secretaries confirmed so the New could hit the ground running PA_jen Jan 2021 #3
Cabinet secretaries are not confirmed before the inauguration. onenote Jan 2021 #17
wrong obamanut2012 Jan 2021 #22
Agreed! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #6
At least the Trump trash will be put to the curb! Catcar Jan 2021 #2
It's literally garbage day for me tomorrow! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #8
Don't worry, Biden's got this. marylandblue Jan 2021 #4
Yes, he does! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #9
It's fine. Ossoff and Warnock were certified, they'll get sworn in and Harris will tiebreak and RockRaven Jan 2021 #5
But Harris' replacement hasn't been Bettie Jan 2021 #18
Padilla will be sworn in tomorrow afternoon along with Ossoff and Warnock (source: NBC, for one) RockRaven Jan 2021 #20
I had not seen that yet Bettie Jan 2021 #21
Silly Jen!!!! CatWoman Jan 2021 #7
This!👆 SheltieLover Jan 2021 #10
I'm so fucking happy McConnell lost his majority status CatWoman Jan 2021 #11
Me Too. PA_jen Jan 2021 #13
This must be the Unity and Healing I hear so much about JDC Jan 2021 #12
Trump only had Defense and Homeland Security have been confirmed on day one. onenote Jan 2021 #14
So, he makes everyone of them Acting. Screw republicans. Blue_true Jan 2021 #15
A republican Senate with Moscow Mitch at the helm Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #16
Hopefully, Manchin will go along with Bettie Jan 2021 #19
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