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Tommymac

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27. They promised not to nominate a SCJ during an election year in 2016. I don't believe them one bit.

Fri Sep 25, 2020, 04:49 PM

Sep 2020

I'm sure they are weasel words as far as the Rethugs are concerned.

If they can keep power they will break any resolution or law to get there.

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Republican-Controlled Senate Passes Peaceful Transfer of Power Resolution Vowing 'No Disruptions by [View all] 12over Sep 2020 OP

I'll believe it when I see it, but it's a good start. lagomorph777 Sep 2020 #1

I share your skepticism rurallib Sep 2020 #31

Agreed. calimary Sep 2020 #34

Wow!!! Excellent!!! n/t RKP5637 Sep 2020 #2

These days, I take hope badseedboy Sep 2020 #3

I think the Senate GOP* are starting to see the writing on the wall... Raster Sep 2020 #4

I truly hope you're right, I very much want you to be but... WePurrsevere Sep 2020 #6

Make no mistake, if the Senate GOP* does put country above party... Raster Sep 2020 #9

Yes, I think FINALLY some reality might be starting to sink in as to what they have RKP5637 Sep 2020 #8

I'm very cynical that the 'cons will actually stand up to Trump's WePurrsevere Sep 2020 #5

I have quotes from the GOP Senate about SCOTUS nominees in a presidental election year Gore1FL Sep 2020 #7

We can't take our foot off the pedal for even 1 second. They lied to us NCjack Sep 2020 #10

Nice idea. At least it's something, but I don't trust Republicans for their word. Firestorm49 Sep 2020 #11

BS, they'll support the peaceful transfer of power... William Seger Sep 2020 #12

I fear your right! bluestarone Sep 2020 #44

I don't trust them one iota. It only makes me more aware that they could steal it LiberalLovinLug Sep 2020 #13

"Maybe using voting machine hacking." Talitha Sep 2020 #36

Very few, if any, Senators are willing to fight for trump and his 'lost cause'. empedocles Sep 2020 #14

Unexpected good move from Joe Manchin. Thank you, 12over. Judi Lynn Sep 2020 #15

Trump doesn't care about breaking the law. Dr. T Sep 2020 #16

Welcome to DU, Dr. T! calimary Sep 2020 #42

Depends how you define "disruptions" bucolic_frolic Sep 2020 #17

Mcturtle cares about one thing..power. He would be ceding his power to a wanna be dictator if Thekaspervote Sep 2020 #18

It should be a law, not a mere resolution... VarryOn Sep 2020 #19

Biden has been getting briefings. TicketyBoo Sep 2020 #20

A Resolution in this case... 2naSalit Sep 2020 #23

I missed the part about it being a resolution Dr. T Sep 2020 #21

Holy shit I never would've believed it. ESPECIALLY this fast!!! oldsoftie Sep 2020 #22

Yeah, I'll take what ever little bit of positive news that comes our way at this point in time. MizLibby Sep 2020 #26

Makes sense. They really have nothing to lose. That thing will be the lamest of ducks if he loses catbyte Sep 2020 #24

They must be thinking that Trump will win. Marie Marie Sep 2020 #25

They promised not to nominate a SCJ during an election year in 2016. I don't believe them one bit. Tommymac Sep 2020 #27

the Repubs' definition of "the will of the people" differs greatly Archetypist Sep 2020 #28

Welcome to DU, Archetypist! calimary Sep 2020 #41

thanks Archetypist Sep 2020 #47

not worth the ink llashram Sep 2020 #29

Of course, that's after "the will of the people"... regnaD kciN Sep 2020 #30

And if there Is disruption? What then? Sorry, but NO trust for the republicans... Illumination Sep 2020 #32

It doesn't mean shit. mn9driver Sep 2020 #33

What Trump really meant to say keithbvadu2 Sep 2020 #35

I. Do. Not. Trust. Them. Talitha Sep 2020 #37

Welcome to DU, 12over! calimary Sep 2020 #38

It's a resolution - who gives a shit? hatrack Sep 2020 #39

"...peaceful transfer of power as long as it's to Mango Voldemort." Worthless. kairos12 Sep 2020 #40

Most Republican senators probably hate Benedict Donald's guts, generalbetrayus Sep 2020 #43

Not worth the paper it's printed on. paleotn Sep 2020 #45

hmm Kali Sep 2020 #46

Back with post #50 in LBN on Tuesday: Rhiannon12866 Oct 2020 #48

"You can have my presidential seal when you pry it from my cold, dead, ..." JustABozoOnThisBus Oct 2020 #49