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In reply to the discussion: How Joe Manchin Knifed the Democrats -- and Bailed on Saving Democracy [View all]Autumn
(45,026 posts)32. I am well aware of that. It doesn't change my opinion about it one fucking bit.
We elect judges here, nothing to it. Yes or no. We even have a web site where we can look at their history and their performance evaluations to make our decisions. I imagine that would be way too hard for Texas to do.
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How Joe Manchin Knifed the Democrats -- and Bailed on Saving Democracy [View all]
ificandream
Apr 2022
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It's almost impossible to read that and not emerge with a deep, seething anger in regards to
Celerity
Apr 2022
#5
Joe Biden has successfully appointed a record number of judges the federal courts.
LetMyPeopleVote
Apr 2022
#16
I know. But when Biden said "Let my people vote" Manchin told him to pound sand.
lagomorph777
Apr 2022
#18
Don't know why you made that preposterous statement about what would make me happy,
lagomorph777
Apr 2022
#36
Attacking Manchin serves no purpose unless you want him to change parties
LetMyPeopleVote
Apr 2022
#37
44 days in office, Vice President Kamala Harris has now cast three-tie breaking votes,
LetMyPeopleVote
Apr 2022
#28
MVP Harris Casts Tie Breaking Vote to Pass President Biden's $1.9T Covid Relief Bill
LetMyPeopleVote
Apr 2022
#29
Yes. Just not when it comes to saving democracy, the only planet we have and the millions of
Autumn
Apr 2022
#14
I am of the opinion that we would be far better off if judges were not appointed. A president
Autumn
Apr 2022
#23
You do realize that to change this you would need to amend the US Constitution
LetMyPeopleVote
Apr 2022
#30
She certainly would have been confirmed without him. Three Republicans crossed over. He could
Autumn
Apr 2022
#33
can't read it / paywall. i'm thinking of subscribing. is the article worth it? nt
orleans
Apr 2022
#9
In just over a year, and currently, MVP Harris is in 5th place for Most tie breaking votes cast,
LetMyPeopleVote
Apr 2022
#31