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In reply to the discussion: If Susan Rice is The President's first choice for SoS, should he nominate her? [View all]ProSense
(116,464 posts)2. Here's what I think:
I'm going to wait until the President announces his choice. Fuck Republicans, especially the useless and irrelevant fucking House Republicans.
People need to stop giving these assholes the leeway to talk shit, play head games and pretend they're relevant. Fuck 'em.
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If Susan Rice is The President's first choice for SoS, should he nominate her? [View all]
onehandle
Nov 2012
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We know his choice and so do they. This is about vacating Senator Kerry's seat...
onehandle
Nov 2012
#4
'if' she's his first choice, by all means nominate her. i wouldn't give the opposition a thought.
spanone
Nov 2012
#6
I say yes. Obama should follow thru on his best instinct if that is Susan Rice and not give in to
CTyankee
Nov 2012
#8
Really? I am stuck in Rethug country too - and I have found that these people like her - isn't
Laura PourMeADrink
Nov 2012
#45
The way it worked in this right wing arena, back when she was running....
left on green only
Nov 2012
#68
She was approved for her current position with unanimous consent from the senate
Lucinda
Nov 2012
#12
This appointing thing isn't the president's forte. He should delegate the appointing to Biden.
JVS
Nov 2012
#14
Is the President going to let the GOP dictate how he conducts foreign policy? Hell, no! nt.
OldDem2012
Nov 2012
#15
It is not her job to speculate, share her personal suspicions, or everything she may or may not know
magical thyme
Nov 2012
#40
I think she lacks political savvy. But, what I don't know is ...was she asked to make the comments
Laura PourMeADrink
Nov 2012
#46
Ok, I hear ya. I do wish it would someday be ok for us to give opinions
Laura PourMeADrink
Nov 2012
#66
No. Please don't. Why create a firestorm? It's just not worth it. Isn't UN Ambassador
Laura PourMeADrink
Nov 2012
#22
The GOP is creating the firestorm. He has to get through it...and the fastest way through
magical thyme
Nov 2012
#42
you have to pick your battles....although pushing her through may make them look bad....why do it?
Laura PourMeADrink
Nov 2012
#44
On the other hand, what happened in Benghazi was a tragic event that calls to light
Laura PourMeADrink
Nov 2012
#48
Don't cave on tax revenues, something infinitely more important. We just don't agree,
Laura PourMeADrink
Nov 2012
#67
I understood the title completely, and I still say he shouldn't nominate her. We disagree nt
Laura PourMeADrink
Nov 2012
#65
McCain is bluffing...the party can't afford to attack a well qualified Black woman right now and
Rowdyboy
Nov 2012
#23
Especially if they start making them actually "Talk" when they filibuster...The PR nightmare
Rowdyboy
Nov 2012
#31
If the president thinks that she is the best choice, why wouldn't he nominate her?
yardwork
Nov 2012
#25
+1000. And, if he pushes her through they will be critical of her throughout her tenure. why
Laura PourMeADrink
Nov 2012
#50
Absolutely. The GOP has already made it clear their intention is to obstruct anything and everything
magical thyme
Nov 2012
#41