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tritsofme

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44. Not even the most optimistic Republican strategists dream it would play out that way

Thu Oct 30, 2014, 12:29 AM

Oct 2014

It certainly didn't play out that way last year, or during the Clinton years. The GOP always thought it would play out just how you describe, but it never has. I'm not sure why you think the framing would flip on a dime.

No one seriously thinks, especially after last year, that Republicans could prevail in a shutdown fight with Obama. I would be incredibly surprised if they even try.

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Prediction:If god forbid we lose badly on November [View all] Robbins Oct 2014 OP

they won't impeach the President. cali Oct 2014 #1

Don't be so sure about that Robbins Oct 2014 #2

It would take a Super Majority to repeal ACA, that's NOT going to happen! B Calm Oct 2014 #5

It won't get replead Robbins Oct 2014 #8

Two-thirds is a super majority vote. They don't have the votes, period! B Calm Oct 2014 #10

They won't repeal obamcare Robbins Oct 2014 #12

Seriously, where are the votes? B Calm Oct 2014 #15

Actually, no. Nuclear Unicorn Oct 2014 #21

Not completely correct. The guts of ACA was passed through regular order tritsofme Oct 2014 #23

They don't have to fund the federal subsidies or any office administering it as part of a Nuclear Unicorn Oct 2014 #24

Most of the funding is permanent, and not subject to the appropriations process. tritsofme Oct 2014 #25

There's no such thing as permanent funding. No Congress can obligate a future Congress. Nuclear Unicorn Oct 2014 #37

There most certainly is, and it accounts for about 60% of federal spending. tritsofme Oct 2014 #39

They have parliamentarian gimmicks to expedite the spending of $3 trillion dollars but Nuclear Unicorn Oct 2014 #40

You are very right. Congress may pass such a bill. tritsofme Oct 2014 #42

In which case it becomes a political battle half of which was decided during the election. Nuclear Unicorn Oct 2014 #43

Not even the most optimistic Republican strategists dream it would play out that way tritsofme Oct 2014 #44

He will be impeached in the House and they will drag it out and the final result CK_John Oct 2014 #22

Would you be surprised if the House pscot Oct 2014 #31

yes. very. cali Oct 2014 #48

Of Course DonCoquixote Oct 2014 #3

Remember Robbins Oct 2014 #7

F that mess, if Dems lose control of the Senate NONE of it will matter Youdontwantthetruth Oct 2014 #4

One of the most unintentionally funny OPs I've read in a while. wyldwolf Oct 2014 #6

This is no laughing matter Robbins Oct 2014 #9

yeah, your post is. wyldwolf Oct 2014 #16

And the Telecommunications Act, DOMA, DADT merrily Oct 2014 #27

If they (RW) pick up even one seat, they'll declare a mandate bigbrother05 Oct 2014 #11

they're already framing a win pscot Oct 2014 #34

"If god forbid we lose badly on November"........................ wandy Oct 2014 #13

I agree Robbins Oct 2014 #14

Don't get me wrong, I'm not exactly a Clinton 'lover'.............. wandy Oct 2014 #17

3.9% unemployment and the lowest poverty rate in a generation was awful... DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2014 #33

If we lose badly on Tuesday . . . Brigid Oct 2014 #18

Don't talk crazy talk!!! demwing Oct 2014 #32

Look at the mess the Repugs have created already. Brigid Oct 2014 #36

OK, That's NOT crazy talk demwing Oct 2014 #38

With all the crazy talk from the Repugs . . . Brigid Oct 2014 #41

Doubtful. Ykcutnek Oct 2014 #19

If republicans win big tuesday Robbins Oct 2014 #20

Her "I still desperately want to be Prez" campaign rhetoric moved left a bit, and merrily Oct 2014 #29

IF we were to lose badly in November ALL you will see is Impeachment proceedings... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #26

I'm sticking with Bernie, cuz Hillary to me is already too far to the right. TheNutcracker Oct 2014 #28

This is the second thread talking about big losses next week I've seen in 15 minutes. merrily Oct 2014 #30

Let's ALL move to Politicalboi Oct 2014 #35

They won't take us. freshwest Oct 2014 #46

Did my part to stem the tide today Populist_Prole Oct 2014 #45

Thanks, PP for voting and the events. Sounds good. freshwest Oct 2014 #47