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manchin = comedian democrat spanone Nov 2013 #1
Carl Levin is one of those senators who will respond personally to emails. ScreamingMeemie Nov 2013 #2
Thank you, I think I will. :) nt silvershadow Nov 2013 #4
Because filibusters have allowed to stop terrible nominees. Mass Nov 2013 #3
Can they not change the rules back after getting a few nominees though, though? nt silvershadow Nov 2013 #6
Yes, but the GOP can then change them when they get the majority again. Mass Nov 2013 #9
I agree entirely with your assessment. But still, the GOP can change the rules when they are in silvershadow Nov 2013 #11
2/3 for rules change? anokaflash Nov 2013 #12
I'm happier that way too. IrishAyes Nov 2013 #19
I'm guessing it is related to his length of service. Since 1979. Skinner Nov 2013 #5
Thanks, Skinner. You are probably right. Still, I think they could easily change the rules silvershadow Nov 2013 #8
He is also serving his last term and headed to K Street. DURHAM D Nov 2013 #17
From some quotes I read... W_HAMILTON Nov 2013 #7
That's something that has always bugged me. I guess they are too lazy to actually filibuster? nt silvershadow Nov 2013 #10
Levin is part of the old guard Gothmog Nov 2013 #13
Great thread SS! longship Nov 2013 #14
It's fine. Laelth Nov 2013 #15
Ah, yes. I bet that's it. Didn't really think about that he might be vulnerable. Not sure if silvershadow Nov 2013 #16
Levin has already announced he will not run again. DURHAM D Nov 2013 #18
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