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Firebrand Gary

(5,044 posts) Tue Jun 4, 2013, 10:38 AM Jun 2013

President Obama is throwing it down with his nominations to the DC court...

He's calling Republicans out on their games and gridlock. He's even taking them to task for their obstruction of Caitlin Haligan...

About effing time.

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President Obama is throwing it down with his nominations to the DC court... (Original Post) Firebrand Gary Jun 2013 OP

Even as an avid Obama supporter, I am a little shocked. Pragdem Jun 2013 #1

Met too... This out of control obstructionism is beyond the pale. Firebrand Gary Jun 2013 #3

The President is the only one trying to keep this country running smoothly. nt Pragdem Jun 2013 #4

Nattering Nabobs of Negativity (R) Berlum Jun 2013 #2

I hope we've done a Senate whip count ... Alhena Jun 2013 #5

I'm sure they have done a whip count, however... Firebrand Gary Jun 2013 #6

Pragdem

(233 posts)

1. Even as an avid Obama supporter, I am a little shocked.

Reply to Firebrand Gary (Original post)

Tue Jun 4, 2013, 10:40 AM

Jun 2013

I love him like this.

Firebrand Gary

(5,044 posts)

3. Met too... This out of control obstructionism is beyond the pale.

Reply to Pragdem (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 4, 2013, 10:44 AM

Jun 2013

Over the years, I think we all expect a little "maneuvering" when it comes to nominations, but this is ridiculous!

Pragdem

(233 posts)

4. The President is the only one trying to keep this country running smoothly. nt

Reply to Firebrand Gary (Reply #3)

Tue Jun 4, 2013, 10:46 AM

Jun 2013

Berlum

(7,044 posts)

2. Nattering Nabobs of Negativity (R)

Reply to Firebrand Gary (Original post)

Tue Jun 4, 2013, 10:42 AM

Jun 2013

Alhena

(3,030 posts)

5. I hope we've done a Senate whip count ...

Reply to Firebrand Gary (Original post)

Tue Jun 4, 2013, 10:48 AM

Jun 2013

after Lautenberg's death, for the nuclear option. It looks like it might be a 50-50 tie as it stands now, with Biden breaking the tie.

It's nice to talk tough, but if the Republicans succeed in blocking them, it will be very embarrassing.

Firebrand Gary

(5,044 posts)

6. I'm sure they have done a whip count, however...

Reply to Alhena (Reply #5)

Tue Jun 4, 2013, 10:57 AM

Jun 2013

Many Republicans would not dare take it that far. Chris Christie's appointment is a likely conformation vote, otherwise he is screwed. Everyone knows Republicans in Congress are the problem, if Christie adds to that, he's toast!

Senators Toomey, Rubio, Coats, Collins, Johnson and few others will severely damage their chances at reelection if they play part in the obstructionism.

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