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OliverQ

(3,363 posts) Wed Sep 6, 2017, 03:20 PM Sep 2017

Sen. Menendez Trial [View all]

Haven't seen much about this here, but maybe just missed it. While no one is above the law, this doesn't bode well for us if he gets removed from the Senate. That's another lost seat, and even easier for Repukes to pass their horrible bills.

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Sen. Menendez Trial [View all] OliverQ Sep 2017 OP

Before anyone says anything this is not a Republican plot. nycbos Sep 2017 #1

Maybe Jersey is blue enough for the seat to be salvaged? eleny Sep 2017 #2

chris christie spanone Sep 2017 #3

gov Chrispy gets to appoint a replacement. Another Republican. damn riversedge Sep 2017 #4

Does removing him require 51 votes? Or 60? JustABozoOnThisBus Sep 2017 #5

It requires 2/3rds of the Senate to expel a Senator Lurks Often Sep 2017 #6