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29. Red state

Thu Mar 30, 2017, 11:48 AM

Mar 2017

They can filibuster the next Gop supreme court nominee if he is worst or not. Why give the Gop A FREE SEAT that really belongs to Garland. They will only kill the filibuster next open seat anyway and having a stolen seat with no consequences. We could get lucky and get the senate majority back in 2018 and next seat vacancy opens after that. Don't just give them this one, he could easily be there 35 years long after McCaskill IS GONE.

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McCaskill warns Democratic donors of pitfalls of blocking Trump nominee for high court [View all] pstokely Mar 2017 OP

True Colors Me. Mar 2017 #1

Aides say Schumer has 41 votes without her and other Dems in red states. What good does her losing KittyWampus Mar 2017 #36

Good To Know Me. Mar 2017 #43

If they have 41 votes than left the red state Dems vote in ways that will Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #87

But that's standard for her... WoonTars Mar 2017 #64

Sorry To Say Me. Mar 2017 #74

maybe she needs an intervention - BHO, u available?? NoMoreRepugs Mar 2017 #2

Jason Kandor come on down NewRedDawn Mar 2017 #3

sadly he's ruled that out pstokely Mar 2017 #8

"Someone worse in the future?" yallerdawg Mar 2017 #4

+1 It's a nonsense argument from her. Where in the last decade have the Republicans been moderate ? OnDoutside Mar 2017 #12

This CanonRay Mar 2017 #15

I'm not they can find anyone "worse" than Gorsuch Fast Walker 52 Mar 2017 #88

She does what she has to. Remember, she barely won last time thanks to that lunatic question everything Mar 2017 #5

she actually won against the legitimate rapist by 15% pstokely Mar 2017 #7

Time to take a stand Claire-remember Merrick Garland? jalan48 Mar 2017 #6

what about the pitfalls of voting for a Supremo nominated by a guy under criminal investigation Achilleaze Mar 2017 #9

Doesn't matter. The next SC nominee will be worse, anyway. haele Mar 2017 #10

When they are all horrible "worse" becomes meaningless. milestogo Mar 2017 #14

Well stated, as I am gradually learning.... pangaia Mar 2017 #17

He's a raging misogynist as well- hates working women. I'm guessing he's got bettyellen Mar 2017 #26

Thanks for posting this story. logosoco Mar 2017 #11

Claire, as my mom would say, "go scratch!" nt Javaman Mar 2017 #13

What dire consequences? n2doc Mar 2017 #16

Mitch doesn't speak for all Republicans in the Senate FBaggins Mar 2017 #35

There are no moderate republicans n2doc Mar 2017 #41

It just is fantastical thinking to believe Cosmocat Mar 2017 #57

She's just watching out for herself kimbutgar Mar 2017 #18

Funny. Blocking SCOTUS nominee and everything else Loubee Mar 2017 #19

Sen Claire "Both-sides-do-it" McCaskill... TheDebbieDee Mar 2017 #20

Hmmm. Where have I heard this before? displacedtexan Mar 2017 #21

Then this must be who Putin wants on the Supreme Court. C Moon Mar 2017 #22

She is in a red state. Demsrule86 Mar 2017 #23

Aren't almost all our states red now? jalan48 Mar 2017 #24

a lot of naive thoughts in this thread aren't there OKNancy Mar 2017 #25

Red state Dig Deep Mar 2017 #29

Do you really think if she votes to approve Gorusch NewJeffCT Mar 2017 #31

so does that mean she gets to support gorsuch? DonCoquixote Mar 2017 #62

She's better off politically voting with her heart and proudly defending it FenwayDonkey Mar 2017 #85

and what would those consequences be? Would they be the same as what they did to Garland? still_one Mar 2017 #27

She is making the apologist case for other DINO Senators. Ford_Prefect Mar 2017 #28

Yup.... WoonTars Mar 2017 #65

Does she think voting to approve Gorusch will suddenly mean NewJeffCT Mar 2017 #30

Exactly. These folks that try to have it both ways end up with nothing* FenwayDonkey Mar 2017 #86

probably that's part of it... and admittedly Dem senators in red states are in a tough spot Fast Walker 52 Mar 2017 #89

I understand it's not easy NewJeffCT Mar 2017 #93

I guess he's not counting on liberal votes to win.... Fast Walker 52 Mar 2017 #95

Why would you want her to be primaried? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #32

The way it works. jalan48 Mar 2017 #34

Schumer has the votes he needs without her. So she should lose her seat and Dems are further KittyWampus Mar 2017 #38

Russian trolls? That's why she voting for Gorsuch? Okey Dokey. jalan48 Mar 2017 #40

Sorry my post was unclear. She's in a red state. Anyone running to her left will get help KittyWampus Mar 2017 #45

So should we just do away with the primaries and let those who know better choose our candidate? jalan48 Mar 2017 #49

You didn't answer my question. How does it benefit the Democratic Party... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #39

Pure? What politician is pure? How do you know another candidate will lose? We've lost practically jalan48 Mar 2017 #42

I guess this means you're not going to answer my question. Okay. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #44

My answer is let the people choose. jalan48 Mar 2017 #48

That's an evasive response. It's not an answer. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #50

It is The answer. Let the people choose our candidate in the primary. jalan48 Mar 2017 #59

You still have not responded to my question. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #60

not a bernie sanders DonCoquixote Mar 2017 #63

I guess we'll just have to trust the Missouri Democratic Party to use their best judgement ... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #69

no idea DonCoquixote Mar 2017 #76

Even if she does the wrong thing and votes for gorsuch, Lucky Luciano Mar 2017 #67

What a pity that McCaskill doesn't have someone as smart as you to advise her. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #68

Love the condescension. Lucky Luciano Mar 2017 #71

But she didn't lose, did she? She won, didn't she? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #72

I am glad that today she decided to take my advice. nt Lucky Luciano Mar 2017 #96

Worked out pretty good NewRedDawn Mar 2017 #70

She should filibuster him WITH THE FUCKING PARTY theaocp Mar 2017 #33

I may be eating my hat later down the road, but I'm leaning sprinkleeninow Mar 2017 #54

Schumer reportedly already has the 41 votes he needs without red state Dems. KittyWampus Mar 2017 #37

Imagine that! I wonder why these divisive threads keep appearing... NurseJackie Mar 2017 #46

I'm confused Phoenix61 Mar 2017 #47

Kick for exposure! red dog 1 Mar 2017 #51

And lose the general? murielm99 Mar 2017 #52

You are absolutely correct! NurseJackie Mar 2017 #53

I disagree with her. The Repugnants opposed Obamas nominee for truly absurd reasons and he was a cstanleytech Mar 2017 #55

But, that's right, IMO. I thought the same thing. Honeycombe8 Mar 2017 #56

Principles & Scruples & Scrupulous.......which one applies turbinetree Mar 2017 #58

it is one thing to chant the "we need to allow for red state dems to be conservative" DonCoquixote Mar 2017 #61

What does that even mean? Can you elaborate? NurseJackie Mar 2017 #73

very very simple DonCoquixote Mar 2017 #75

If only everything was black and white. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #77

yes life can be complicated DonCoquixote Mar 2017 #79

Obviously she wants to overturn Roe. Isn't she awful? What nerve! Blame Claire. It's all her fault. NurseJackie Mar 2017 #80

blame DonCoquixote Mar 2017 #81

She won't care mdbl Mar 2017 #83

If only she was as smart and politically savvy as you are. (Sigh.) NurseJackie Mar 2017 #91

Shouldn't we at least wait until this mysterious audio recording Blue_Tires Mar 2017 #66

I have little confidence in Claire doing the right thing. nt delisen Mar 2017 #78

I am so sick of this woman. She really needs to go. Oh yeah, worse than Gorsuch lol. YOHABLO Mar 2017 #82

Remember Garland, Claire.. and just how popular is Cha Mar 2017 #84

not to mention the treason... it's obscene Trump should have have any power at this point Fast Walker 52 Mar 2017 #90

Exactly! WTH manchin.. the coal miners aren't getting their jobs Cha Mar 2017 #92

When Trump and team were elected by Putin Progressive dog Mar 2017 #94