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DemocratSinceBirth

(99,714 posts) Sat Dec 10, 2016, 03:10 PM Dec 2016

Most Republicans are beyond redemption but I can think of four who would vote for an investigation

Most Republicans are beyond redemption but I can think of four Republican senators who would vote for an investigation into Russian efforts to interfere in our elections, make a mockery of our laws, and undermine our sovereignty.

-John McCain
-Lindsay Graham
- Susan Collins
-Rob Portman.

We need 51 votes to launch a Senate investigation

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Most Republicans are beyond redemption but I can think of four who would vote for an investigation (Original Post) DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2016 OP

I consider grumpy beyond redemption niyad Dec 2016 #1

We need three to launch an investigation. DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2016 #2

I have my doubts about Susan Collins. pennylane100 Dec 2016 #3

niyad

(113,587 posts)

1. I consider grumpy beyond redemption

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Sat Dec 10, 2016, 03:12 PM

Dec 2016

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,714 posts)

2. We need three to launch an investigation.

Reply to niyad (Reply #1)

Sat Dec 10, 2016, 03:14 PM

Dec 2016

The whole system of checks and balances breaks down when one party controls all the levers of government.

BTW, Grumpy already intimated he won't give Putin a pass. I have my fingers crossed.

pennylane100

(3,425 posts)

3. I have my doubts about Susan Collins.

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Sat Dec 10, 2016, 03:22 PM

Dec 2016

She seems, to me at least, to be a "Fair Weather Friend" I certainly hope I am wrong.

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