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MADem

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65. Anyone who wants an understanding as to how a whip or a leader works, in House and Senate,

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Sun Nov 24, 2013, 03:40 PM

Nov 2013

can get it from that book--which is riveting on a number of levels.

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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

It was a "done deal" when Reid started talking. Rapid followup of "confirmed" appointees is key. Las Vegas Mixx Nov 2013 #42

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

Would that be a strongly worded note? Hubert Flottz Nov 2013 #36

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