Tillerson confirmed as SoS with help of 3 Ds and 1 I (King)

[mcar]

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38835462?ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_breaking&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=news_central

Updated: 4 Dems vote aye.

http://upload.democraticunderground.com/10141686523

[cilla4progress]

1. We are so vulnerable

right now.

I am trying to live in a bubble, but, it only works so well...



PS Don't flame me. I've already made at least 6+ contacts to reps today - calls and emails; my own, Collins and Murkowski @ DeVos

[frazzled]

2. They hardly needed the help of these 4

Unless Republicans defect, all confirmations will be upheld, even if every Democrat plus King votes no.

We are totally dependent on Republicans. Which means we're screwed on all of these nominations. s.c.r.e.w.e.d. Nothing we can do.

[yallerdawg]

3. To be clear, unless 3 Republicans broke rank...

how Democrats and Independents voted is completely meaningless - but Manchin and Heitkamp ARE in Red States, so - if necessary in 2018 - one less thing for the oppo to beat them over the head with.

Four senators we need to save!

[Blanks]

4. It may be for the best...

While they are fighting against the more inappropriate, the dems can point out the disaster that he is.

He's out of his element, and seems a bit too palsy with Putin, but I really don't see the kind of problems with him like Sessions, DeVos etc.

If they're gonna let one go, this is probably the one to let go.

[Else You Are Mad]

5. Why do any Democrats vote yes for any nominee?

The Republicans have the majority, so by having Dems vote yes for any of these nominees there is no polical equity being gained.

[Takket]

6. What more could tillerson have done to be LESS deserving?

The fact any rethugs voted for this load is terrible. But four dems???? Horrible!!!

[hurple]

7. Looks like there are 4 Dems

who want primaried in their next re-election attempt

[Doodley]

8. His qualifications include OIL, OIL and more OIL

The agenda: drill on the 64 million Russia acres, join Trump to become the world bully, endanger the planet by engaging or threatening war and climate change denial.