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Bettie

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47. They never, ever follow through on their deals

Sat Apr 1, 2017, 09:01 AM

Apr 2017

Never.

They can not be trusted.

What's the point of even mentioning the "nuclear option" when Dems already use it on themselves?

There are no actual Republican moderates anymore. They will do as they are told, with a few "defections" allowed on this vote or that vote to give an illusion of free will.

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McCaskill is a no on Gorsuch. [View all] hrmjustin Mar 2017 OP

Wasnt she being crucified on DU yesterday? FSogol Mar 2017 #1

Yes. Perhaps it helped? JenniferJuniper Mar 2017 #3

Yes and there have been threats of a primary. hrmjustin Mar 2017 #6

A primary...do you think a Republican won't take her seat most likely? Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #41

she better. mopinko Mar 2017 #2

If McCaskill is going to support the filibuster it appears Schumer does in fact have the 41 PoliticAverse Mar 2017 #4

With or without a filibuster the republicans have the majority right now and you know he's gettin'in caroldansen Mar 2017 #5

Because he's a far right idealogue who can't be moved in any way? BannonsLiver Mar 2017 #7

+ 1 red dog 1 Mar 2017 #24

Judges aren't easily persuaded to change their basic viewpoints LeftInTX Mar 2017 #9

NO. Moostache Mar 2017 #39

We will not cooperate with the orange liar except for a very very good reason...and he and the Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #42

Precisely how does one Bettie Apr 2017 #43

Its a mistake mr_liberal Mar 2017 #8

um, and tell me why they wouldn't just do it when it came time to replace Ginsburg? JCanete Mar 2017 #12

The filibuster mr_liberal Mar 2017 #14

but if you dont' use the filibuster it won't be there, and if you use it, you say they are going to JCanete Mar 2017 #17

There'd be a deal mr_liberal Mar 2017 #23

given the history, why would we trust that deal? We give up front, they give nothing nt JCanete Mar 2017 #25

Theyd be on video in a press conference making a promise mr_liberal Mar 2017 #30

They are going to nuke the filibuster Proud liberal 80 Mar 2017 #34

is that your experience with republicans giving their word? Does anything ever stick? JCanete Mar 2017 #35

They never, ever follow through on their deals Bettie Apr 2017 #47

These fuckers never play fair. Ever. Yavin4 Mar 2017 #22

absolutely, why should we just let them do it without at least registering our opposition. nt JCanete Mar 2017 #26

Its what they want though. mr_liberal Mar 2017 #32

Again, when they do it then, why will it matter that we held onto it now. You didn't convince me JCanete Mar 2017 #33

Alternative: roll over and play dead. klook Mar 2017 #38

Ginsburg is still healthy and strong..life expectancy is 99...75% chance of living to 92. lostnfound Apr 2017 #40

And we would be in the same boat with any appointment. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #44

Now, if we can just put the pressure on any other Dem.. ananda Mar 2017 #10

How about Dianne Feinstein? red dog 1 Mar 2017 #27

He has 41 votes according to what I have read. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #45

That is a big one. Bravo Senator still_one Mar 2017 #11

The Democrats should not allow any SC justice nominee to go through until the Russian connections still_one Mar 2017 #13

+ 1 red dog 1 Mar 2017 #28

if the heat we put on her worked DonCoquixote Mar 2017 #15

Good for her. dalton99a Mar 2017 #16

K & R SunSeeker Mar 2017 #18

K&R Jamaal510 Mar 2017 #19

I must say I'm surprised. I thought she'd line up with the anti-filibuster folks, Buns_of_Fire Mar 2017 #20

We need to send money even if we don't live in her state to help her keep her seat...they Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #46

McConnell will use the Nuclear Option OliverQ Mar 2017 #21

Perhaps she heard from the two colleagues Gorsuch refused to meet.... LisaM Mar 2017 #29

"Key Dem McCaskill to oppose Gorsuch, back filibuster" (The Hill) red dog 1 Mar 2017 #31

This is PROBABLY a coincidence, but DFW Mar 2017 #36

Every bit helps.. Mahalo for doing that, DFW! Cha Apr 2017 #48

Great to hear! Glad to see Ms. McCaskill voting with the majority. jalan48 Mar 2017 #37