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davidpdx

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12. It doesn't surprise me in the least

Reply to groundloop (Reply #5)

Mon Nov 4, 2013, 10:54 PM

Nov 2013

They should allow an up or down vote and then if it fails, it fails. The tactic of just sitting on something is just lame. Ds would only need 20 or so Rs to cross the isle (assuming a few Ds voted no). I think that's exactly why Boner won't let it up for a vote.

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