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Brainstormy

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9. Not quite

Reply to JHan (Original post)

Sat Dec 24, 2016, 11:51 AM

Dec 2016

Being a southerner of a certain age I know there is much to fear from Jeff Sessions. Unfortunately, and I can't believe I'm saying this, I think Trump's picks for Education and Energy are even worse. It's a clusterfuck all the way around.

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Don't fight the wrong battle on Sessions. [View all] JHan Dec 2016 OP

On top of all of the above criticisms, he is as dumb as a rock. nt ladjf Dec 2016 #1

That misses the entire point of the article oberliner Dec 2016 #2

Yes but also it will challenge the Republicans to vote on principle. JHan Dec 2016 #3

Good point oberliner Dec 2016 #4

I think so too & it will be more confirmation that the Republicans are fine with authoritarianism. JHan Dec 2016 #5

I wonder if this is a quixotic battle, given how many senators are probably bullwinkle428 Dec 2016 #6

True, but Dems can't shirk away from tackling Sessions regardless : JHan Dec 2016 #7

I wish it was still 60 votes to confirm yeoman6987 Dec 2016 #8

Not quite Brainstormy Dec 2016 #9

They are all awful, however the role of AG is critical. JHan Dec 2016 #10

*bump* JHan Dec 2016 #11