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FBaggins

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1. Further proof that claims of "The Senate" or "Senate Democrats" starting an investigation were fanciful nonsense

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Tue Jun 11, 2024, 07:09 AM

Jun 2024

Durbin isn't "failing at his job"... he's doing his job. Which necessarily includes knowing whether or not he has the votes (which, in this case, do not exist).

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Senator Won't Act on SCOTUS Corruption, So Other Democrats Are Stepping In [View all] babylonsister Jun 2024 OP

Further proof that claims of "The Senate" or "Senate Democrats" starting an investigation were fanciful nonsense FBaggins Jun 2024 #1

I see, Durbin knows he doesn't have the votes gab13by13 Jun 2024 #4

He doesn't have the votes to HOLD an investigation FBaggins Jun 2024 #6

"Tainting the rest of the caucus" gab13by13 Jun 2024 #8

Reality. Yes. Thank you. Oopsie Daisy Jun 2024 #7

Something way too many seem allergic to these days NanaCat Jun 2024 #9

We don't know what Durbin may be doing behind the scenes, gab13by13 Jun 2024 #2

How many votes need to call for a Prime Time TV hearing? BoRaGard Jun 2024 #3

You will have to ask Congressional Magats that question, gab13by13 Jun 2024 #5

He CHAIRS the committee! Grins Jun 2024 #12

don't turn a blind eye- et tu Jun 2024 #10

Durbin has been there too long Grins Jun 2024 #11

Sure glad somebody is stepping up. republianmushroom Jun 2024 #13