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turbo_satan

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52. No more nominations until we figure out what the hell is going on!

Reply to ProudLib72 (Original post)

Mon Mar 6, 2017, 03:42 PM

Mar 2017

That should be the Democrats' mantra until we have hearings about the Russia matter.

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Gorsuch warning Liberals to Senate Democrats: Reject Trump's Supreme Court pick or else [View all] ProudLib72 Mar 2017 OP

Do NOTHING unless Merrick Garland is put on the court! Chasstev365 Mar 2017 #1

Remember, under the McConnell rule... Else You Are Mad Mar 2017 #2

You mean 2021 Proud Liberal Dem Mar 2017 #3

Yes. Else You Are Mad Mar 2017 #4

Oh, I like that! Good angle! Chasstev365 Mar 2017 #6

McConnell! lisvard2 Mar 2017 #27

I'm happy to primary any Dem who doesn't vote NO on this. We had a SCOTUS seat STOLEN! TeamPooka Mar 2017 #5

That alone - but honestly, they should be republicans, except RIGHTFULLY say Cosmocat Mar 2017 #9

Ah... so this IS the new tea party. FBaggins Mar 2017 #50

We're not going to stop Gorsuch's appointment. Hortensis Mar 2017 #7

This Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2017 #8

I see it the exact opposite way : The media and others want us to keep conservative Democrats TeamPooka Mar 2017 #11

Many who feel your way are honest and sensible. Hortensis Mar 2017 #17

Hmm. Why do Liberals and progressives automatically have to be lumped in w/ "Far-left" movements? TeamPooka Mar 2017 #19

I'm a liberal and progressive by both personality and politics Hortensis Mar 2017 #30

Nothing wrong with primary fights, get the most liberal candidate possible to run against Eliot Rosewater Mar 2017 #31

I can argue either side of this question and do not really know, "politically,' which is best. pangaia Mar 2017 #23

It seems to me that the "far left" have two basic things to offer: Eyeball_Kid Mar 2017 #33

I don't think that's far left at all. I think that's just regular left. LisaM Mar 2017 #42

Really? Go read. There's a broad and deep Hortensis Mar 2017 #36

Exactly. Who needs "Dems" that vote with Pukes? lagomorph777 Mar 2017 #35

Why aren't we going to stop the appointment? we certainly won't if we don't insist that we as a JCanete Mar 2017 #47

Thank you for this post. n/t murielm99 Mar 2017 #53

+1, Exactly. n/t FSogol Mar 2017 #59

If the republicans do not have 2/3 the Democrats can filibuster Gorsuch, and any republican still_one Mar 2017 #61

no point in having the rules if we never use them. Might as well make them do it. nt JCanete Mar 2017 #67

What you said Hekate Mar 2017 #63

Wonderful! Let's work to make sure the Republicans have MineralMan Mar 2017 #10

We never said we could block the nomination, just want to see our guys fight for a change TeamPooka Mar 2017 #12

Who's "we?" MineralMan Mar 2017 #14

I'm in CA so yes I hope they do. Also why do you need to name call people "morons"? TeamPooka Mar 2017 #20

So, you didn't define "we?" MineralMan Mar 2017 #24

I meant to say I. I jumped through all your hoops, now answer my question TeamPooka Mar 2017 #25

I thought they kept the filibuster for SCotUS nominees? NewJeffCT Mar 2017 #34

Well, I'm guessing we won't have enough votes to block cloture. MineralMan Mar 2017 #38

as long as 41 Democrats stick together NewJeffCT Mar 2017 #39

I really don't know, frankly, how the Gorsuch thing will go. MineralMan Mar 2017 #41

So? FBaggins Mar 2017 #54

I think the rules for each senate session NewJeffCT Mar 2017 #57

Unfortunately... that's incorrect FBaggins Mar 2017 #58

Because your tactics worked so well last time (not!) Ned Flanders Mar 2017 #43

I disagree. Scruffy1 Mar 2017 #65

But even if all 41 Dem Senators vote NAY on Gorsuch TheDebbieDee Mar 2017 #13

No, it wouldn't. That's the sticking point, isn't it? MineralMan Mar 2017 #15

There are 46 Democratic Senators and 2 Independents that vote with the Democrats. PoliticAverse Mar 2017 #45

What's wrong with all the Dems voting "nay"? Lifelong Protester Mar 2017 #16

Not a thing FBaggins Mar 2017 #55

Okay, I get it ProudLib72 Mar 2017 #18

Democrats need to start fighting Republicans the way Republicans fight Democrats. TeamPooka Mar 2017 #21

What TeamPooka said. Ned Flanders Mar 2017 #44

Yes, Democrats HAVE to be seen to fight for Sane America. OnDoutside Mar 2017 #62

I don't want a lifeguard at the beach who is only going to save me 85% of the time either. TeamPooka Mar 2017 #22

Understand your point yeoman6987 Mar 2017 #51

+1 ffr Mar 2017 #26

How do you counter when the otherside expects it? clarkrd Mar 2017 #28

It is not possible to have a reasoned discussion about the left wing . . FairWinds Mar 2017 #29

"Those people"?? red dog 1 Mar 2017 #56

That leader would look like...wait for it.... ProudLib72 Mar 2017 #66

Sorry that I was not clear . . FairWinds Mar 2017 #69

I think the McConnell move was only possible because he knew about the election theft BSdetect Mar 2017 #32

It seems obvious to me. Scruffy1 Mar 2017 #64

Will there ever be hope of having a decent Democrat from WV? Hulk Mar 2017 #37

Thank goodness level heads seem to have prevailed in the Democratic caucus tritsofme Mar 2017 #40

If Repugs are allowed to get away with this shit... TDale313 Mar 2017 #46

This is the least coherent headline/subject line I've seen on DU this year. TygrBright Mar 2017 #48

The problem is...... BlueJac Mar 2017 #49

No more nominations until we figure out what the hell is going on! turbo_satan Mar 2017 #52

Go liberals! ananda Mar 2017 #60

Why the rush? kentuck Mar 2017 #68

Worst headline ever. trof Mar 2017 #70

+ 1 red dog 1 Mar 2017 #71