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Akacia

(651 posts)
49. I do not know how any Democrat can vote for him
Wed Sep 26, 2018, 07:02 AM
Sep 2018

with all the redacted paperwork. That alone is telling.

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This is why we *SHOULD* not expand our tent to include right-wing Democrats idcdu Sep 2018 #1
But if we didn't have Manchin or someone like him, it would be a real Republican. Honeycombe8 Sep 2018 #6
Hard situation but even Joe said a month ago that he has 800,000 appalachiablue Sep 2018 #22
Of course it's better to have Manchin SCantiGOP Sep 2018 #24
I'd much rather have robert byrd. scipan Sep 2018 #54
Just a guess because SCantiGOP Sep 2018 #57
True. I live in a dark red area. There is no way La. is going to elect a regular Democrat.... Honeycombe8 Sep 2018 #63
honeycombe8: SCantiGOP Sep 2018 #64
I think so, too. A # of the Repubs here use Obamacare. And rely on Social Security & Medicare. Honeycombe8 Sep 2018 #66
Wrong. We need every DINO vote for becoming the majority party, and being able to set the agenda. pnwmom Sep 2018 #7
You & Honeycombe are exactly right. 7962 Sep 2018 #17
No, we shouldn't. john657 Sep 2018 #16
I remind you of Harry S Trumans quote idcdu Sep 2018 #60
If it weren't for Manchin, we wouldn't have the ACA. SunSeeker Sep 2018 #42
Uh - no leftynyc Sep 2018 #47
Actually it's why we should have plain talking, thoughtful people who can relate to and be KPN Sep 2018 #58
Your formula would guarantee the Democrats would not have control of any area Eliot Rosewater Sep 2018 #59
Let's hope they're waiting to see how their constituents feel about it after Ford's testimony. Honeycombe8 Sep 2018 #2
If These "Democrats" Vote Yes, And Then Lose LandOfHopeAndDreams Sep 2018 #3
it never makes sence for dems to vote with fascists elmac Sep 2018 #15
It's called "political strategy" SHRED Sep 2018 #4
I still think that if Repubs retain control of the Senate, Thomas will retire before 2020. Calista241 Sep 2018 #5
Well there is one option and that is to increase the number of SCOTUS judges the next time we have cstanleytech Sep 2018 #11
I dont think people would support that. It would just look like stacking the deck because we lost. 7962 Sep 2018 #19
That's not a reasonable strategy. First, we'll have to control all 3 branches of government. Calista241 Sep 2018 #20
I agree with you all! Laura in LA Sep 2018 #29
Ending the filibuster is a good idea. David__77 Sep 2018 #36
Exactly. cstanleytech Sep 2018 #8
Yep. SHRED Sep 2018 #10
Right . . . hatrack Sep 2018 #28
Exactly JonLP24 Sep 2018 #53
Yes! LiberalLovinLug Sep 2018 #62
As far as political strategy goes JonLP24 Sep 2018 #56
Ignore. DarthDem Sep 2018 #9
If kavanaugh will be confirmed anyway they should vote yes Cicada Sep 2018 #12
i think they have permission from schumer, unless it matters. mopinko Sep 2018 #37
I agree Kilgore Sep 2018 #51
Post removed Post removed Sep 2018 #13
Do they honestly think voting no to his appointment would make a damned bit of difference? Hulk Sep 2018 #14
And we expect Republicans like Collins to vote with us? These Democrats are cowards. jalan48 Sep 2018 #18
This message was self-deleted by its author turbinetree Sep 2018 #21
They need to get a grip on reality, Kavanaugh has a 31% approval rating Snake Plissken Sep 2018 #23
Ditto! BigmanPigman Sep 2018 #44
Fuck Politico jaysunb Sep 2018 #25
any democratic senator who votes for Kavanaugh should change political partys. olddad56 Sep 2018 #26
Why doesn't Manchin just give it up already meadowlark5 Sep 2018 #27
Of course they should delay committing themselves until all the facts are in. All Senators should. Midnight Writer Sep 2018 #30
I disagree with "all senators should." If there is enough spooky3 Sep 2018 #39
Let them posture and wiggle. It's their final vote that counts. Xipe Totec Sep 2018 #31
They are in a tough position, and we need them to win in 2018. What I would like to think spooky3 Sep 2018 #32
No surprise there Puzzledtraveller Sep 2018 #33
In the end they will oppose EricMaundry Sep 2018 #34
Kavanaugh is so horrible there is no downside in not voting for him at this point Cosmocat Sep 2018 #61
These people are elected to lead shadowmayor Sep 2018 #35
They're elected to represent their constituents, not the broader national population Calista241 Sep 2018 #40
You made my point for me I'm afraid shadowmayor Sep 2018 #41
My guess ThoughtCriminal Sep 2018 #38
Good guess. nt SunSeeker Sep 2018 #43
politico.com - clickbait for wonks & nerds. dchill Sep 2018 #45
I think the cover will be in place once Ford has appeared before the committee and torn to beachbum bob Sep 2018 #46
As long as they vote against him I don't care what they say or do not say rpannier Sep 2018 #48
I do not know how any Democrat can vote for him Akacia Sep 2018 #49
two things Snoopy 7 Sep 2018 #50
This message was self-deleted by its author INdemo Sep 2018 #52
It's their votes that matter, not when they announce their intentions Tom Rinaldo Sep 2018 #55
Dinos truthisfreedom Sep 2018 #65
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