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NH Ethylene

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68. I agree. If this had passed, I expected the GOP members to gum up the works.

Fri May 28, 2021, 07:26 PM

May 2021

The Dems had conceded so much. The Republicans could have put all the obstructionists on the committee and it would have been immobilized by inner conflict.

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CNN just reported that McTurtle is so desperate about the... [View all] brush May 2021 OP

From the Lincoln Project LetMyPeopleVote May 2021 #1

As a new Lincoln Project video said, it was an inside job dlk May 2021 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Poiuyt May 2021 #25

Awful person RayStar May 2021 #28

He needs to be investigated for insurrection, and go to jail. lagomorph777 May 2021 #57

+1 dalton99a May 2021 #30

TLP asks who McConnell is trying to protect. wnylib May 2021 #31

He wants to be majority leader again. NH Ethylene May 2021 #67

I'll start... GoCubsGo May 2021 #38

Because his wife was in deep with favors for her Father and True Blue American May 2021 #47

Rt TY & TLP! Cha May 2021 #62

I don't think McConnell was involved with the insurrection. NH Ethylene May 2021 #70

All that kompromat. ananda May 2021 #2

Including the turtle. He is protecting himself. wnylib May 2021 #32

The Jan 5th meeting that Seth Abramson has talked about. everyonematters May 2021 #3

Yeah, he's covering up something very damaging. But even if the commission is voted down... brush May 2021 #8

McConnell is Rebl2 May 2021 #16

She is anti-big lie but I get what you mean. brush May 2021 #40

Yes, that "war council" meeting the night before involves them all and would be hard to "spin." PSPS May 2021 #35

Link from MediaIte Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 2021 #5

too many people to protect... stillcool May 2021 #6

and too many people onethatcares May 2021 #54

Unlike Feinstein, who is likely showing signs of cognitive decline, McConnell is evil. Caliman73 May 2021 #7

Thank you for posting what I was thinking whopis01 May 2021 #18

I'd love to see Katie Porter replace DiFi... quaint May 2021 #48

You know where Katie Porter would be great? Caliman73 May 2021 #56

That would work for me, too! quaint May 2021 #59

sounds like SOP for GOP to me Skittles May 2021 #9

Yep. SOP for GOPPP&F yonder May 2021 #34

Sounds to me that he might get implicated ace3csusm May 2021 #10

...up to his triple chins! demosincebirth May 2021 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author demosincebirth May 2021 #21

In the long run, Republicans voting against this may work out for the best dflprincess May 2021 #11

I agree. If this had passed, I expected the GOP members to gum up the works. NH Ethylene May 2021 #68

can you imagine who they would have appoiinted? quakerboy May 2021 #72

bury the son of a bitch.... bahboo May 2021 #12

KR NT ProudProgressiveNow May 2021 #13

C'mon--just say it, Brush! slumcamper May 2021 #14

Agreed. Grassley should definitely be included. brush May 2021 #15

I think McConnell is just that evil, still. nt babylonsister May 2021 #17

I do, too. ShazzieB May 2021 #61

This is too typical of the evil behavior wnylib May 2021 #33

Also think he's cruel, evil, and not cognitively impaired. electric_blue68 May 2021 #37

I don't think he's impaired either. NH Ethylene May 2021 #69

Yep OldBaldy1701E May 2021 #45

I think the comparison to Dianne Feinstein isn't warranted whopis01 May 2021 #19

Calling Joe Manchin. Baitball Blogger May 2021 #22

him & his ol'lady both need to be ckecked out !! monkeyman1 May 2021 #23

McTurtle is still protecting the Slobfather Blue Owl May 2021 #24

There won't be any long term damage to the Republican Party because most Republicans Poiuyt May 2021 #26

Got something to hide, Mitch? Retrograde May 2021 #27

right. he asked for a "personal favor" IcyPeas May 2021 #60

Of course he has something to hide. ShazzieB May 2021 #63

Well... Mike Nelson May 2021 #29

Not surprised Mitch is doing this as he is a piece of shit just like every other Senate Republican. cstanleytech May 2021 #36

Treasonous bastards bdamomma May 2021 #39

All the more reason for the Democrats to "do what they gotta do". Good luck, GOP. nt Progressive Jones May 2021 #41

Hey, Moscow Mitch...how about doing America a personal favor? SwannieK May 2021 #42

Yes, Republican Senators, tether yourselves to a fading politician for loyalty bucolic_frolic May 2021 #43

If McTurtle doesn't want the 1/6 Commission, fine, we'll play that game Best_man23 May 2021 #44

I was thinking House select committee but I must say I like the special prosecutor idea. brush May 2021 #53

There's going to be some kind of commission Deminpenn May 2021 #46

Does he not realize that the anger over January 5th is not going away and some investigation will kimbutgar May 2021 #49

I'm sure he realizes this, and, while he hopes the fervor will at least die down a bit, BobTheSubgenius May 2021 #50

Yes, it's a huge day in history, and the only once since the Civil War with Americans... brush May 2021 #52

Crooked Moscow Mitch, the traitor. Tiger8 May 2021 #51

McConnell and his ilk don't give a rat's ass about this nation. AngryOldDem May 2021 #55

Does ot really matter? homegirl May 2021 #58

The Republicans Just Keep On Kicking the Friggin' Can Down the Road... panfluteman May 2021 #64

I sure wish karma would move on his ass...what an evil man. FlyingPiggy May 2021 #65

Well, I Never! COL Mustard May 2021 #66

Why would this appear any different than normal? quakerboy May 2021 #71