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grasswire

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28. Is the ATF position still empty?

Reply to Pretzel_Warrior (Original post)

Thu Nov 21, 2013, 09:00 PM

Nov 2013

There have been many positions aside from judgeships that have been obstructed by Pugs.

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Note! Senate leaders can discharge a committee from consideration of nominee [View all] Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 OP

Suck it GOPers Cali_Democrat Nov 2013 #1

That's good! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2013 #2

Hell yes! passiveporcupine Nov 2013 #22

On which page of that pdf did you find that ? Tx4obama Nov 2013 #3

Pages 6 and 7 Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #5

Text below Tx4obama Nov 2013 #7

Thanks. This is why GOP are so mad about rules change. They are screwn!!111 Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author Tx4obama Nov 2013 #12

Hold on a minute. A motion or resolution would have to have 60 votes for cloture right? Tx4obama Nov 2013 #26

We'll see how it works out...but one would imagine any vote directly related to Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #36

good to know... annabanana Nov 2013 #4

K&R sheshe2 Nov 2013 #6

They have been fucking begging for this. And, Cha Nov 2013 #9

Well, the Senate Rethuglicans got what they wanted . . a kick to the lower extremities. Major Hogwash Nov 2013 #10

Do bullies ever realize how much they Cha Nov 2013 #13

Naw, not Rethuglicans. Not until they lose their job in Congress! Major Hogwash Nov 2013 #30

Yeah, they're so vacuous. Cha Nov 2013 #31

The difference between McConnell and his constituents....he knows Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #14

You're welcome. Impotent rage is some of the funniest stuff around Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #11

I WANT the 3 just filibustered to be nominated right away! freshwest Nov 2013 #15

They will be confirmed swiftly since they are out of committee already! Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #16

Great news. Now pack the courts with impartial judges. It's a last resort for justice. freshwest Nov 2013 #18

They have already been 'nominated' - I think you meant 'confirmed' Tx4obama Nov 2013 #20

I wasn't sure if they would have to be 'nominated' again as if they'd been totally dropped. freshwest Nov 2013 #25

They had not been dropped. All three are out of committee waiting for a full senate vote. Tx4obama Nov 2013 #29

Important post malaise Nov 2013 #17

Excellent - so glad you found that. Congratulations! cilla4progress Nov 2013 #19

Nice! You shall now be known as Harry, Jr. to me Politicub Nov 2013 #21

Lol. Harry Doggonit Jr. Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #24

they brought it upon themselves by blocking government from governing..... spanone Nov 2013 #23

!! **SWEETEST** words I have EVER heard in my LIFE!! lastlib Nov 2013 #27

Is the ATF position still empty? grasswire Nov 2013 #28

Here is another HUGE possible problem: 'blue slips' Tx4obama Nov 2013 #32

Those are merely traditions and courtesies Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #34

Did you notice this part of the Mother Jones article... Tx4obama Nov 2013 #35

I did. Republican intransigence for the past few years might have changed his mind Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #37

... Arugula Latte Nov 2013 #33

Kick & recommended. William769 Nov 2013 #38