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63. In the old days, they used to refer to "FDR's Democrats" and more recently, to "Kennedy's Democrats"

Reply to WilliamPitt (Reply #13)

Tue Jul 9, 2013, 07:18 PM

Jul 2013

They were known as Senators that stood with the President when he took the high ground.

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Obama's Democrats threaten to end filibusters in Senate [View all] Judi Lynn Jul 2013 OP

Sorry McCain the Senate has been destroyed vinny9698 Jul 2013 #1

Good point. another_liberal Jul 2013 #16

It has been broke... awoke_in_2003 Jul 2013 #42

Yeah, vulgarity and profanity prove your point. xtraxritical Jul 2013 #54

I am clutching my fucking pearls. nt awoke_in_2003 Jul 2013 #55

LOL n/t bitchkitty Jul 2013 #72

+100 cprise Jul 2013 #19

That's for sure! polichick Jul 2013 #26

Then again, he may not... n/t PoliticAverse Jul 2013 #2

I was thinking...surely, this must be old news! AndyA Jul 2013 #3

Not "Old News", but rather Monthly News groundloop Jul 2013 #10

No McCain, you and Lindsey broke the senate with a little help from a turtle. AAO Jul 2013 #4

Not to worry. I guarantee the Republicans will 'fix' it next time they're in the majority. TrollBuster9090 Jul 2013 #25

Reid has threatened to do this several times only to back off. totodeinhere Jul 2013 #5

They know too well... Helen Borg Jul 2013 #18

As I said above, it WILL be used against them in the future. Anybody who thinks the TrollBuster9090 Jul 2013 #27

I think the Republicans will hesitate to reform the filibuster. Demographics are not on the A Simple Game Jul 2013 #43

I disagree. Of course they will change the rules when they can or "have" to. truebluegreen Jul 2013 #51

Problem with that logic... TDale313 Jul 2013 #29

The last time they controlled the Senate they did not get rid of the filibuster. However, totodeinhere Jul 2013 #66

Only if they fuck around, don't govern effectively, and get themselves voted out of Majority.. Volaris Jul 2013 #61

We need a new Senate Majority Leader!!!! tblue Jul 2013 #71

"Obama's Democrats?" Renew Deal Jul 2013 #6

Yeah, I noticed that too. Brigid Jul 2013 #48

me too Enrique Jul 2013 #56

Right. Obama does not own Senate Democrats nor does he control them. totodeinhere Jul 2013 #67

Do it or shut up about it. nt bemildred Jul 2013 #7

We have our winner. Brigid Jul 2013 #49

It's already broken and McConnell and your GOP buddies broke it. OregonBlue Jul 2013 #8

Blah, Blah, Blah CanonRay Jul 2013 #9

Hey Harry, woof woof!, just shut up and drive the damned bus please. BornLooser Jul 2013 #11

Yeah, Sure Harry BlueNAlabama Jul 2013 #12

When your Democratic President openly admires Ronald Reagan, well that says a lot, doesn't it. A Simple Game Jul 2013 #45

"Obama's Democrats"? WilliamPitt Jul 2013 #13

LOL I know, its like Charlie's Angels or something. phleshdef Jul 2013 #22

Now that's a cute pic! Brigid Jul 2013 #50

In the old days, they used to refer to "FDR's Democrats" and more recently, to "Kennedy's Democrats" Major Hogwash Jul 2013 #63

But without the apostrophe-s WilliamPitt Jul 2013 #64

So what? If they took the bones out of the frogs, they wouldn't be crunchy frogs, would they? Major Hogwash Jul 2013 #68

Obama Democrats = Loyalty...Obama's Democrats = Ownership WilliamPitt Jul 2013 #70

Just do it Harry! mountain grammy Jul 2013 #14

McCain is a supercillious ass whose ignorance is exceede only by his own verbosity ashling Jul 2013 #15

Shut up Reid and just fucking do it! Teamster Jeff Jul 2013 #17

i'll heaven05 Jul 2013 #20

I'm sick of Harry making idle threats. Fantastic Anarchist Jul 2013 #21

Yawn. progressoid Jul 2013 #23

Harry Reid Threatens to Reform Filibuster Rules (for the 10th time in 6 years). TrollBuster9090 Jul 2013 #24

That says it all davidpdx Jul 2013 #69

Oh, Harry, stop threatening, threats don't work on zealots Warpy Jul 2013 #28

This could be a good initial tack, if he follows through -> pinto Jul 2013 #30

"IF" is the largest word in the English language............... lastlib Jul 2013 #34

like he did the first 10 times? Doctor_J Jul 2013 #38

Not gullible. "If" is the operative caveat. My post is more about the mentioned approach, pinto Jul 2013 #40

Well, you can bet that when Harry Reid says he is going to do something, then by golly rateyes Jul 2013 #31

I hate to go all Nike on your butt, but Lifelong Protester Jul 2013 #32

That takes a lot of excuses away for inaction NoOneMan Jul 2013 #33

and this time, they really really mean it.. frylock Jul 2013 #35

Yawn, call me when they actually do something. (NT) apnu Jul 2013 #36

Is this the fifth time we've heard this now? Doctor_J Jul 2013 #37

Yeah, right, Harry Spirochete Jul 2013 #39

Sure Harry.... awoke_in_2003 Jul 2013 #41

Vaudeville. East Coast Pirate Jul 2013 #44

Sure, and my cat coughs up golden hairballs Android3.14 Jul 2013 #46

My cat farts rainbows. Lil Missy Jul 2013 #53

How about a swap? Rstrstx Jul 2013 #47

Are there other Senate Democrats who are not "Obama's Democrats"? n/t djean111 Jul 2013 #52

Here's hoping. Jefferson23 Jul 2013 #57

Good god. How many times will Harry perform this farce? It's a waste of time. Kablooie Jul 2013 #58

The GOP's obstructionism is paralyzing our system of government Politicub Jul 2013 #59

Do it, Harry. I still believe in you. truthisfreedom Jul 2013 #60

Why do Republicans constantly claim that X is going to destroy Y? LumosMaxima Jul 2013 #62

Just in time to get slaughtered in 2014 after 6 years of timidity? Ash_F Jul 2013 #65

Talkin' ain't doin' n/t indypaul Jul 2013 #73