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33. She should filibuster him WITH THE FUCKING PARTY

Thu Mar 30, 2017, 11:57 AM

Mar 2017

and if that's too nuanced for you, tell me more about how we are too weak to mount a defense against the destruction of our country. Stand for something or get out of the goddamn way. The pukes show strength and were rewarded. Nobody respects weak "poor me, I live in a red state" losers.

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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