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DFW

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15. I hope he can stretch that to the "upcoming 1000 weeks"

Reply to DetlefK (Reply #14)

Wed Dec 13, 2017, 06:14 AM

Dec 2017

Considering what Mitch McTurtle did withObama's SCOTUS nomination, I think Franken has every right to use the same kind of interpretation of time. To paraphrase the Declaration of Independence, it is his right, it is his duty.

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McConnell Will Refuse To Seat Jones Until After Tax Cut Vote [View all] ChoppinBroccoli Dec 2017 OP

Steals a seat on SCOTUS. Same in Alabama. kairos12 Dec 2017 #1

They just do what ever they want. And make up the rules as they go. nt Irish_Dem Dec 2017 #3

This can't be legal C_U_L8R Dec 2017 #2

He seems to think so. BigmanPigman Dec 2017 #11

No surprise. McConnell's an asshat but he's a hell of a politician... CincyDem Dec 2017 #4

Actually, the state doesn't certify until the end of the month RandySF Dec 2017 #5

Between December 26-January 3 Adsos Letter Dec 2017 #6

Thats what I heard. They were saying that he wouldnt be official until the vote is certified anneboleyn Dec 2017 #18

Correct. Senate rules require state certification onenote Dec 2017 #22

Franken may as well stay for tax vote BadgerKid Dec 2017 #7

He should for sure. LisaL Dec 2017 #8

Franken said, he will resign "over the upcoming weeks". DetlefK Dec 2017 #14

I hope he can stretch that to the "upcoming 1000 weeks" DFW Dec 2017 #15

He REALLY needs to stay for that vote! anneboleyn Dec 2017 #19

What if the "tax vote" has to wait til after January, 2018? no_hypocrisy Dec 2017 #9

tac vote would have to be held in this session..... lastlib Dec 2017 #17

Bills do not expire at the end of a session. onenote Dec 2017 #23

(I stand corrected. Thanks!) lastlib Dec 2017 #24

Can't wait till manipulative mitch mcConnell is gone along with his democratisphere Dec 2017 #10

And PLEASE TAKE PAUL RYAN TOO anneboleyn Dec 2017 #20

So that is what that meeting is going to be about tomorrow... C Moon Dec 2017 #12

Can he legally do this? smirkymonkey Dec 2017 #13

He actually has no choice. It's a Senate rule. onenote Dec 2017 #21

These assholes will never learn, will they? GreenEyedLefty Dec 2017 #16