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Gothmog

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13. Levin is part of the old guard

Reply to silvershadow (Original post)

Thu Nov 21, 2013, 03:39 PM

Nov 2013

Levin was in favor of the amendment only if it was passed with 66 votes. I read that Levin has been in the minority and did not want to change the traditions of the Senate. Levin has been against the nuclear option for some time and so I am not surprised by his vote.

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Three Democratic Senators sided with Republicans to vote against the rules change-Levin among them. [View all] silvershadow Nov 2013 OP

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