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Mitch McConnell threatens to block everything if Trump loses in 2020 [View all] dajoki Apr 2019 OP

Republicans have a backbone manor321 Apr 2019 #1

NO they do NOT have backbones, they are TRAITORS for FUCK SAKE Eliot Rosewater Apr 2019 #53

Republicans are traitors and they have a backbone manor321 Apr 2019 #58

For fuck sake, i give up Eliot Rosewater Apr 2019 #59

I Wish You Were Wrong corbettkroehler Apr 2019 #90

No, they just give their base enough to keep them hungry. They serve the 1%, a wholly different cons mahina Apr 2019 #107

That didn't take backbone, that only took greed and self-interest. Surely you don't think ... marble falls Apr 2019 #104

That's not what he said... Baconator Apr 2019 #134

Stupid RichardRay Apr 2019 #112

Democrats need to fight Republicans the way Republicans fight Democrats. Just do it. TeamPooka Apr 2019 #55

That's the point of our dilemma. We need to be sharper and harder about our defense of democracy! The Wielding Truth Apr 2019 #101

Breaking laws and taking cheap shots are OK? marble falls Apr 2019 #122

that is not what i said. I talked about following through on a legislative agenda regardless of the TeamPooka Apr 2019 #123

It's having the majority that makes the difference. JohnZSmith Apr 2019 #133

They also win votes because... dajoki Apr 2019 #140

Tell it to Bernie. I am told he is a Democrat. ehrnst Apr 2019 #71

Democracy For America Action Classifies Sanders As A Democrat corbettkroehler Apr 2019 #94

Perhaps you were unclear as to which post I was responding to: ehrnst Apr 2019 #95

Post removed Post removed Apr 2019 #98

Bernie *turned down the Democratic nomination* in VT to run as an Independent ehrnst Apr 2019 #100

He caucuses with the Dems and is a reliable vote in the Senate. 11 Bravo Apr 2019 #106

My point to that poster was that is that no, Sanders is not a Democratic Senator, no matter what ehrnst Apr 2019 #108

We can do both... dajoki Apr 2019 #109

I agree. I will defer to Speaker Pelosi's judgement on next steps. (nt) ehrnst Apr 2019 #111

It wouldn't be DU if somebody didn't find a way to bash a Democrat. RandySF Apr 2019 #105

In this case the best defense is a better offense. olegramps Apr 2019 #139

Maybe you'll lose too. Corgigal Apr 2019 #2

I question the human part??? LakeArenal Apr 2019 #7

Agreed Corgigal Apr 2019 #8

Everybody knows McConnell will block everything; he's very helpful to Dems by repeating that point. lagomorph777 Apr 2019 #29

No fool. He's rallying division, Hortensis Apr 2019 #45

He's also getting revenge on all his "classmates" for correctly pointing out that he looks a turtle. DemocracyMouse Apr 2019 #72

Lol. No doubt. All the sweeter because he wouldn't Hortensis Apr 2019 #96

This is his play to his constituents... thesquanderer Apr 2019 #42

Fr4ench revolution time !!! off with his NON - HUMAN head !!! He's a monster. trueblue2007 Apr 2019 #92

Turtle soup anyone? SergeStorms Apr 2019 #120

Or maybe.. cannabis_flower Apr 2019 #93

A good chance Mitch won't be around to block anything kentuck Apr 2019 #3

And the Russian hackers have him in the 60's. Mr. Evil Apr 2019 #35

Where are the Hackers for Democracy? -nt CrispyQ Apr 2019 #82

Good question. Mr. Evil Apr 2019 #83

I remember Baconator Apr 2019 #135

Useless attention grabbers. we can do it Apr 2019 #138

That's what I'm thinking PatSeg Apr 2019 #50

the fix is in.. mountain grammy Apr 2019 #54

If we MyOwnPeace Apr 2019 #76

Agree. mountain grammy Apr 2019 #110

He blocks everything already, who's he directing this threat at? Kota Apr 2019 #4

+1 ffr Apr 2019 #17

Right! Thekaspervote Apr 2019 #27

He's telling this to the KY voters FakeNoose Apr 2019 #113

Aaand this goes right into the first attack-ad. DetlefK Apr 2019 #5

It BETTER go into the first attack ad! calimary Apr 2019 #18

And not just in Kentucky MurrayDelph Apr 2019 #47

That's exactly how it should read, too pandr32 Apr 2019 #51

Perfect. Not only does it argue for voting HIM out of office, Chemisse Apr 2019 #99

He is saying he will continue to be an asshole NYMinute Apr 2019 #6

He is up for reelection in 2020, I think. Sanity Claws Apr 2019 #9

The remedy is clear dhol82 Apr 2019 #10

Possibly, Amy McGrath or Matt Jones PunkinPi Apr 2019 #14

Good to know dhol82 Apr 2019 #31

I usually don't advocate for this, but... moose65 Apr 2019 #103

I don't think any of them actually want to be a senator from Kentucky. dhol82 Apr 2019 #116

More reason to resist duforsure Apr 2019 #11

So lets make him the Minority leader Soxfan58 Apr 2019 #12

+1 ffr Apr 2019 #19

THAT MyOwnPeace Apr 2019 #114

Gee Mitch, if you and the republicans lose the Senate how would you do that? still_one Apr 2019 #13

It's called the Filibuster. maxsolomon Apr 2019 #57

Nuclear option. Still In Wisconsin Apr 2019 #63

Legit approach. maxsolomon Apr 2019 #65

McConnel already broke the rules. No more filibuster. What is good for the goose is good for the still_one Apr 2019 #67

There is still a Filibuster. maxsolomon Apr 2019 #73

Now all we need to do is elect Democratic Senators Progressive dog Apr 2019 #15

So you're willing to cut off the planet's nose to spite Jill Stein???? hedda_foil Apr 2019 #66

No, I'm not willing to destroy the US economy Progressive dog Apr 2019 #141

in other words, to hell with America. :( Kurt V. Apr 2019 #16

he really hates helping anyone put his paymasters RT Atlanta Apr 2019 #20

When did Republicans stop obstructing Democrats? watoos Apr 2019 #21

OK, then, Mitch. We'll elect a majority in the Senate, too. MineralMan Apr 2019 #22

His same old lettuce ration is getting a bit wilted... FailureToCommunicate Apr 2019 #23

What an asshole patphil Apr 2019 #24

Hey Yertle, senators can be impeached, too. n/t geardaddy Apr 2019 #25

Ok bigmouth Butterflylady Apr 2019 #26

So good ol' Mitchie McTurtle spartan61 Apr 2019 #28

So he threatens to keep doing what he has been doing all along. iscooterliberally Apr 2019 #30

we need to target Kentucky handmade34 Apr 2019 #32

Actually, it worked out great for him. trev Apr 2019 #33

What makes this chucklehead ellie Apr 2019 #34

If this is on tape it will be a great opposition commercial against him in 2020 kimbutgar Apr 2019 #36

So I guess this shithead is confirming he'll be running for another term. BlueStater Apr 2019 #37

That ought to be illegal FiveGoodMen Apr 2019 #38

This wasn't obvious with Merrick Garland? GOTV or we will live with the consequences. 33taw Apr 2019 #39

We know that, from experience. He doesn't have to say it. Truck on, Democrats! Truck on! nt Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #40

The Green New Deal could be a real benefit to rural and smaller communities. Lonestarblue Apr 2019 #41

What a surprise. ooky Apr 2019 #43

the Senate democrats when they retake the Senate in 2020 could do the nuclear option beachbum bob Apr 2019 #44

"Would 40 GOP senators support a complete blockade of Senate business?" You must be kidding! hedda_foil Apr 2019 #69

actually, they really can't stop appointments, McConnel already pulled that now, as for legislation beachbum bob Apr 2019 #80

He should run his re-election campaign on that. Turbineguy Apr 2019 #46

He will, in essence. maxsolomon Apr 2019 #60

Hopefully, he will be trying to block Bubba from louis-t Apr 2019 #48

Wait, you're calling for McConnell to be Prison Raped? maxsolomon Apr 2019 #64

In other words, It's Tuesday. Tiggeroshii Apr 2019 #49

Trump's lap dog Mitch... BlueJac Apr 2019 #52

You don't give him enough credit maxsolomon Apr 2019 #75

If. n/t Harker Apr 2019 #56

He'd do it anyway wryter2000 Apr 2019 #61

I'd like to play that quote for every single Democrat who touts the virtues of bipartisanship. Still In Wisconsin Apr 2019 #62

So.... charliea Apr 2019 #68

The Ping May should go down - with Bitchy Mitchy in it. sandensea Apr 2019 #70

and the sun still rises in the east.. stillcool Apr 2019 #74

What one great campaign ad this will be for his INdemo Apr 2019 #77

The party has no interest in democratic governance. Thunderbeast Apr 2019 #78

He needs to be tied in with Putin and Russia. LiberalFighter Apr 2019 #79

Someone's getting a little testy. :D C Moon Apr 2019 #81

McConnell should be sitting on a curb after 2020 election. Rene Apr 2019 #84

I'm sure if our candidate is a bi-partisany type shanny Apr 2019 #85

Re-election SMoss Apr 2019 #86

isn't there anyone of a high profile that can challenge this POS? RussBLib Apr 2019 #87

Try the salmon mousse, Mitch. n/t Harker Apr 2019 #88

There's no sense in yelling at Mitch over this, politics is what it is. Tarc Apr 2019 #89

Mitch McConnell should think about gldstwmn Apr 2019 #91

Since he'll be in the minority, he can't do shit! MoonRiver Apr 2019 #97

What else is new? BeyondGeography Apr 2019 #102

Mitch just made it easier to defeat him. ElementaryPenguin Apr 2019 #115

How is that different than what he already does? Bettie Apr 2019 #117

Then we must make sure your ass is GONE. nt Ferrets are Cool Apr 2019 #118

This depends on Republicans still being the majority in the Senate. Shoonra Apr 2019 #119

What? A new strategy from McConnell? Wow - very impressive. Firestorm49 Apr 2019 #121

Once a traitor always a traitor...................right Moscow Mitch turbinetree Apr 2019 #124

I prefer Cocaine Mitch...and Blankenship's unhinged ads Moostache Apr 2019 #128

Hopefully this mother fucker will drop dead Horse with no Name Apr 2019 #125

How is this different radical noodle Apr 2019 #126

I think I'm having a dejavu all over again. Mitch, you tried that once. We're on to you now. Nitram Apr 2019 #127

kentucky sucks orleans Apr 2019 #129

Ditch Mitch Campaign Linda Ed Apr 2019 #130

What else is new under the sun?? Rhiannon12866 Apr 2019 #131

McTurtle is going to be too busy... JohnZSmith Apr 2019 #132

It's clear McConnell doesn't care anything about his COUNTRY . raccoon Apr 2019 #136

Moscow Mitch duforsure Apr 2019 #137