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kentuck

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23. Ideally...

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Wed Dec 28, 2016, 12:10 AM

Dec 2016

They would find 2 or 3 Republicans that are against the nominees and follow their lead. IF McCain and Graham are against a nominee, then we should follow McCain and Graham. Otherwise, the Democrats have no leverage.

However, they can bring out the facts and tell the people exactly who the majority is voting for. Don't rush thru any votes. Drag 'em out, even if you don't have the votes. Except for SC nominees, the debate can be ended with a simple majority is my understanding?

But, the Democrats need to work just a little harder and longer than they have in the past, in my opinion.

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Another sit in would be loud and noticable uponit7771 Dec 2016 #1

What good would that do? TheCowsCameHome Dec 2016 #6

attention to the fact that we're still here and going to fight Benedict Donald uponit7771 Dec 2016 #9

We the People bdamomma Dec 2016 #13

So would mooning and farting at the Republicans at the beginning of each session HoneyBadger Dec 2016 #10

That too... fuck it ... they deserve no respect and might be funny. uponit7771 Dec 2016 #11

I'd prefer we say we will support legislation good for the people, but oppose any that is not. Hoyt Dec 2016 #2

Do you honestly believe they will put forth ANYTHING Bettie Dec 2016 #8

As much as I despise george war bush, he did sign the Medicare Drug legislation which was huge for Hoyt Dec 2016 #16

There is a world of difference between Bettie Dec 2016 #18

Truthfully, token resistance is about all we have. Hoyt Dec 2016 #19

So, we just lie down and wait for it to end Bettie Dec 2016 #22

Sounds awful. Too bad more folks didn't think of this before Nov. 8. Whining for 4 years Hoyt Dec 2016 #24

They count the votes Bettie Dec 2016 #26

2018 is the glimmer of light, in my opinion. When Kerry lost in 2004, I felt like everything was los Hoyt Dec 2016 #29

I respectfully disagree angrychair Dec 2016 #25

Trump is all of that and worse, but GOPers have the votes when it comes down to it. Hoyt Dec 2016 #27

Nominally, maybe... angrychair Dec 2016 #30

I agree publicly stating why proposed legislation is wrong. But I'd also look for ways to shape Hoyt Dec 2016 #33

Your optimism is refreshing angrychair Dec 2016 #34

Word. kentuck Dec 2016 #28

Obstruction, coupled with a specific explanation as to HOW and WHY guillaumeb Dec 2016 #3

They should make that statement *after* the senate rules are set unblock Dec 2016 #4

There is no restriction on when a Senate majority can act to change the rules. tritsofme Dec 2016 #5

Agreed but like you said, it's harder. unblock Dec 2016 #7

NO SP COURT NOMINATION HEARINGS Chasstev365 Dec 2016 #12

no SC AlexSFCA Dec 2016 #14

NO SC and shut the government down when need be elmac Dec 2016 #15

+1,000 AgadorSparticus Dec 2016 #17

Wouldn't want to interrupt their vacation in order to save the country. Priorities are priorities. TonyPDX Dec 2016 #20

Obstruct obstruct obstruct! cpmx2006 Dec 2016 #21

Ideally... kentuck Dec 2016 #23

Bernie has already fired off a "warning shot." Look for him to critique Donny Tiny Hand's every move! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2016 #31

Obstruct yes, but don't forget to counter-propose gulliver Dec 2016 #32

Should the Democrats work with them to improve the ACA ? kentuck Dec 2016 #35