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MADem

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60. Again, you're showing us all your "grasp" of the subject matter.

Sun Nov 24, 2013, 01:05 PM

Nov 2013

I love it when people double-down on a stance that just isn't supported by facts.

Keep painting yourself into that corner, now!

Your remarks suggest that you do not understand how the guy got the leadership job he's in. Hint--it's not a beauty contest, and unless you are a sitting senator in the Democratic delegation, nobody cares what you think. Harry has to herd fifty five people, and he's doing a superb job at it.

The only people who are pissed at him right now are Republicans.

Perhaps you should be a little less concerned about Harry's "pair." It won't do you any good to obsess about them, in any event.

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Reid finally grows a pair - Senate will end GOP filibuster obstruction of nominees [View all] Las Vegas Mixx Nov 2013 OP

Rec for the graph. Scuba Nov 2013 #1

another good chart >> 168 nominees blocked - 82 under Obama - 86 under all other Presidents combined LVZ Nov 2013 #44

you do realize that in order to affect change.... chillfactor Nov 2013 #2

He never tried to get the votes until now. WowSeriously Nov 2013 #25

that is a flat out, gold carat falsehood dsc Nov 2013 #48

I'm not sure what a gold carrot is. WowSeriously Nov 2013 #51

Is This Just To End The Filibuster On Judicial Nominees Or Is It Across The Board?...... global1 Nov 2013 #3

I believe all executive nominees only, but not including Supreme Court HERVEPA Nov 2013 #4

only judicial and administrative nominees and excludes the Supreme Court n/t Las Vegas Mixx Nov 2013 #5

From what I could understand in his comments, it applies to nominees of ... MANative Nov 2013 #6

Judicial nominees only excluding SCOTUS. Should have scuttled the filibuster altogether politicaljunkie41910 Nov 2013 #7

Why now? nm rhett o rick Nov 2013 #8

Because he has the votes? JoePhilly Nov 2013 #9

So before now, when he didnt "have the votes" he was afraid to call for a vote rhett o rick Nov 2013 #12

Why would he call a vote that won't pass ... so that the media can use it against him? JoePhilly Nov 2013 #13

The media would not crucify him for growing a pair AgingAmerican Nov 2013 #17

If the vote fails, they will. JoePhilly Nov 2013 #19

For what, having balls? AgingAmerican Nov 2013 #22

For failing to get his caucus in-line ... makes him weak weak weak. JoePhilly Nov 2013 #23

People just don't understand that it is the job of leadership to count the votes. MADem Nov 2013 #33

Reid has threatened to do what he did today AgingAmerican Nov 2013 #40

He probably made the deals because his votes weren't terribly secure. MADem Nov 2013 #41

Hogwash AgingAmerican Nov 2013 #53

Well, someone plainly doesn't understand the concept. MADem Nov 2013 #54

Balderdash AgingAmerican Nov 2013 #57

You can enjoy that as a side dish with your hogwash. nt MADem Nov 2013 #58

Part of making the threat is to pressure members of your own side. JoePhilly Nov 2013 #46

File that under "people who are unaware of the concept." MADem Nov 2013 #59

Its like some folks have never taken a civics class. JoePhilly Nov 2013 #63

There are people here who do not understand how the Senate Majority Leader is selected. MADem Nov 2013 #64

Absolute nonsense AgingAmerican Nov 2013 #35

Yep, the most direct route to failure is not to try ... n/t Las Vegas Mixx Nov 2013 #38

"Not taking a vote" is not the same as "not trying". JoePhilly Nov 2013 #47

No, but Reid is an institutionalist and I doubt that Reid's action was really voluntary LVZ Nov 2013 #49

That is definite AgingAmerican Nov 2013 #52

It's obvious you know absolutely nothing about the man. MADem Nov 2013 #55

I know him by his actions AgingAmerican Nov 2013 #56

Again, you're showing us all your "grasp" of the subject matter. MADem Nov 2013 #60

Not calling for a vote looks like he cant get his caucus in line. I want him to at least expose rhett o rick Nov 2013 #45

perfect response Sheepshank Nov 2013 #20

He never tried to get the votes until now. WowSeriously Nov 2013 #26

What--because he didn't call you and keep you informed of his behind-the-scenes negotiations? MADem Nov 2013 #61

Had he called me then it would confirm his incompetence. WowSeriously Nov 2013 #62

Anyone who wants an understanding as to how a whip or a leader works, in House and Senate, MADem Nov 2013 #65

Alright. I'll read it. And then I'll understand WowSeriously Nov 2013 #66

The leader of the party with whom the Independent caucuses hands out the committee assignments. MADem Nov 2013 #67

3 vacancies in DC District Court will never be filled due to GOP obstruction without CHANGE Las Vegas Mixx Nov 2013 #10

I think it's a "gopher trap." sofa king Nov 2013 #18

I don't want to hear "will end". I want to hear "has ended", followed immediately by a long list kestrel91316 Nov 2013 #11

Me too. The seems to be a lot of premature celebrating. n/t GoneFishin Nov 2013 #14

That's my attitude. I'll believe it when it happens. Paladin Nov 2013 #16

It just ended. n/t jenmito Nov 2013 #21

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Actually one. Now extend this to bills and secret holds on point Nov 2013 #15

A spinal infusion Blue Owl Nov 2013 #24

He needs to end the 60 to pass a law majority rule. period. Lint Head Nov 2013 #27

... or at least reduce it to a more reasonable 55, subject to revision n/t Las Vegas Mixx Nov 2013 #30

+1. n/t Laelth Nov 2013 #31

Let's send Harry... JimboBillyBubbaBob Nov 2013 #28

Excellent! Laelth Nov 2013 #29

This is truly awesome! Hawaii Hiker Nov 2013 #32

"It's a great day for America, everybody!" LVZ Nov 2013 #43

Please send Senator Reid a note lillypaddle Nov 2013 #34

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Can it be given an expiration date? marshall Nov 2013 #37

Don't know if it is legal... but Lns.Lns Nov 2013 #39

"You can hear the sound of gridlock breaking and progress coming" LVZ Nov 2013 #50