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Reid's position is distorted in the second paragraph karynnj Mar 2014 #1
Important clarification. Thanks for that. Laelth Mar 2014 #5
Harry Reid supports the nomination. Eric J in MN Mar 2014 #2
Oh for pete's sakes, what a lame excuse to vote no. sheesh. 2banon Mar 2014 #3
The Senate Majority leader does this routinely. Lochloosa Mar 2014 #6
Interesting point. Feral Child Mar 2014 #12
I think 2banon meant it was a lame excuse to vote no because he defended a murderer. Drunken Irishman Mar 2014 #14
It's a silly rule awoke_in_2003 Mar 2014 #15
This isn't a law or an amendment. former9thward Mar 2014 #18
I'm not so sure about that. Lochloosa Mar 2014 #20
He has a right to bring it up again. former9thward Mar 2014 #21
Chris Coons is on a roll, between this and his coming out as the PNAC's trained monkey nt geek tragedy Mar 2014 #4
Seriously? A guy tied in with the Mumia case? MH1 Mar 2014 #7
So it's the position of those in Philly that a defendant deserves no representation? Savannahmann Mar 2014 #10
No, that's not a necessary conclusion to draw. Demit Mar 2014 #17
I'm sure that's why Casey voted no Freddie Mar 2014 #30
So, participate in an appeal to defend a man for killing a cop... atreides1 Mar 2014 #8
exactly, the hypocrisy is astounding, as well as blatant racial bias. 2banon Mar 2014 #19
Oh, shit .... Debo!? 1000words Mar 2014 #9
OK...I laughed Cali_Democrat Mar 2014 #11
pops is trippin frylock Mar 2014 #22
Teling quote in the article DFW Mar 2014 #13
Shameful! Adegbile was well qualified, endorsed by the ABA and prominent lawyers on both sides. flpoljunkie Mar 2014 #16
Welcome to the police state warrprayer Mar 2014 #23
Glad both my Senators voted "no" BlueInPhilly Mar 2014 #24
Nothing to be glad about. SunSeeker Mar 2014 #26
You know that congress is packed full of former attorneys, right? Blue_Tires Mar 2014 #27
Very sad that you would tar the lawyer for the actions of the defendant. Demit Mar 2014 #31
Racism is alive and well in the Senate. SunSeeker Mar 2014 #25
Liberty and Justice for All... warrprayer Mar 2014 #29
I didn't even have to look and I knew that Joe fucking Manchin would be one of the no votes. General Zod Mar 2014 #28
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