Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she's likely to back Trump disapproval

[DonViejo]

Source: Anchorage Daily News



Author: Becky Bohrer, Associated Press clock Updated: 9 hours ago calendar Published 9 hours ago

JUNEAU — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she is likely to support a resolution of disapproval over President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency to secure more money for a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

In an audio recording provided by an aide late Friday, Murkowski, an Alaska Republican, noted concerns she has raised about the precedent that could be set if the declaration stands.

House Democrats introduced a resolution Friday to block the national emergency declaration. If it passes the Democratic-controlled House, it would go to the Republican-held Senate. Trump on Friday promised a veto.

"I want to make sure that the resolution of disapproval is exactly what I think it is, because if it is as I understand it to be, I will likely be supporting the resolution to disapprove of the action," Murkowski said.

Read more: https://www.adn.com/politics/2019/02/23/sen-lisa-murkowski-says-shes-likely-to-back-trump-disapproval/

[Happyhippychick]

1. Wowee, you sure you want to do that Lisa? That's almost like taking an actual stand.

You'd better think about it some more.

[Firestorm49]

11. I'm inclined to believe her a bit more than Collins. We'll see how the vote totals go.

[cstanleytech]

13. I would not believe her or any Repugnant after Kavanaugh as they are self serving in their voting

and the only reason they will vote against Trump is if they think not doing so will hurt them more down the road.
Otherwise if they think they will be ok they will give the middle finger followed by a shout of "Fuck You" to the American people and the Constitution.

[Tom Rinaldo]

14. Murkowski opposed Kavenaugh. Including on the final vote

Here's coverage: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/05/us/politics/lisa-murkowski-brett-kavanaugh-vote.html

She is actually much closer to who Collins pretends to be than Collins herself.

[Drahthaardogs]

15. She's a dying breed. A Republican who is only half-crazy

Instead of full-on nutter.

[cstanleytech]

16. I am willing to bet she only did that for the PR it gave her and if it had come down to them needing

her vote that she would have fallen in line and voted for him.

[Midnight Writer]

17. Damn right she better think about it. Trump will sell Alaska to Russia if Lisa ticks him off.

[beachbum bob]

2. why would McConnel even allow a vote? He has no reason to....

[in2herbs]

5. Under the rules he cannot deny a vote on this issue. nt

[OliverQ]

6. He's required to.

The provisions in the NEA law require the Senate to hold a vote if the House passes a joint resolution.

[Clash City Rocker]

3. Of course. It gives the illusion that she's bothered by this but doesn't actually do anything

Susan Collins will sign it too. They know it will get vetoed if it passes, so there’s no danger that they’ll accidentally do the right thing.

[watoos]

4. I still say,

this bill may not pass the Senate. Are Mansion and Jones on board?

[George II]

7. Another one..."likely". Did she get permission from Susan Collins to say that?

[True Blue American]

8. Probably, but

Lisa’s word is beter than Susan.

[Julian Englis]

9. She's slightly more trustworthy than Collins

Which is not saying much

[Polly Hennessey]

10. Likely?

Why is a simple yes or no such a problem. Say nothing until you have definitively made a decision. Oh, wait, no one will pay any attention to you if you do that.

[Kashkakat v.2.0]

12. "resolution of disapproval" wft?? Thought it was a vote to actually rescind the

emergency order, not just "disapproval." Yeah, I spoze its likely there wont be enough repub votes to over ride prez veto, but come on! Call it what it is.

WHAT THE HECK is she dithering about???