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In reply to the discussion: HEADS UP: McConnell, Rand Paul Caught Talking Strategy On Hot Mic [View all]Blue Meany
(1,947 posts)51. Doesn't "compromise" work against them with their base, who are
looking for the (abusive) father-figure disciplinarian type? Anyway, they can't pull that off, because it just doesn't sound right coming out of their mouths. But the Dems need to remind the refs that they have already compromised on the budget extension by giving the Republicans exactly what they asked for. What have Republicans compromised on?
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HEADS UP: McConnell, Rand Paul Caught Talking Strategy On Hot Mic [View all]
WilliamPitt
Oct 2013
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shorter version; They think they can win if they keep saying they are willing to
MaeScott
Oct 2013
#7
I read the transcript and I really don't understand what they were talking about
meadowlark5
Oct 2013
#3
Rather simple really, posturing and saying whatever instead of focusing on the problem
Coyotl
Oct 2013
#9
Rand Paul saying now they worked to defund it but now that they are here them saying they're willing
NotThisTime
Oct 2013
#5
McConnell is so bitter that he will not even say "The President" or "President Obama"
Botany
Oct 2013
#19
'HIM' just like 'THAT MAN' but they hate him more. Because they are old, he's young and the future.
freshwest
Oct 2013
#24
"They (the Obama administration) are saying the same thing in private as in public..."
hedgehog
Oct 2013
#26
Every time Obama says "We will not negotiate," he draws massive cheers
alcibiades_mystery
Oct 2013
#37
Rs & Ts think this is about "optics" & poll-testing. Public knows this is about shutdown.
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 2013
#48