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4lbs

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10. Well, maybe that reporter should get a clue and stop pestering the poor little GOP.

Reply to karynnj (Original post)

Wed Aug 26, 2015, 10:59 PM

Aug 2015

When White Senators filibuster a Black President hundreds of times since 2008, that's good politics.

But, when those same Senators get filibustered on a bill they like or dislike, well..... that's just plain rude.

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Potential for Democratic filibuster on Iran deal angers Key Republican [View all] karynnj Aug 2015 OP

So what, who cares what they think? AgingAmerican Aug 2015 #1

The most important point is that Corker, who may well be one counting votes on this, see a filibuste karynnj Aug 2015 #2

Congress may not block the deal former9thward Aug 2015 #6

Not really unpopular. Media Matters on Iran Deal Polling--depends how you ask question doxyluv13 Aug 2015 #9

millions of dollars in ads will do that karynnj Aug 2015 #12

None of this matters. It's a done deal. PSPS Aug 2015 #3

Big frickin boo hoo n2doc Aug 2015 #4

nothing sweeter than Republican tears nt geek tragedy Aug 2015 #5

Democratic Senators better goddam well hold the line here! mountain grammy Aug 2015 #7

It's not a vote to override a veto or not. It's the initial bill addressing the agreement. n/t 24601 Aug 2015 #13

Mine too davidpdx Aug 2015 #14

Pesky filibusters are allowed for democrats too . . . . . no_hypocrisy Aug 2015 #8

Well, maybe that reporter should get a clue and stop pestering the poor little GOP. 4lbs Aug 2015 #10

Who gives a flying FK what they think? eom LiberalElite Aug 2015 #11