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48. Every bit helps.. Mahalo for doing that, DFW!

Sat Apr 1, 2017, 09:16 AM

Apr 2017

I didn't "crucify" her.. I just said..

Star Member Cha (195,615 posts)

84. Remember Garland, Claire.. and just how popular is

trump now?

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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