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Fri Jan-27-06 09:01 AM
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Actually, you know, they don't have to filibuster. |
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They just have to decide they haven't heard enough to make up their minds...every time a cloture vote comes up.
I mean, they could take the position, "We're not going to vote for cloture until we've heard enough to satisfy us that Alito would be good for the country," and it would still be a filibuster.
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Fri Jan-27-06 09:03 AM
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1. Is there any limit on how long they could stall on this? What legislation |
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would the Repubs hold hostage in return? -------------------------------- http://www.hostdiva.com/liberalchristians/">Would Jesus love a liberal? You bet!
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Fri Jan-27-06 09:03 AM
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2. 60 votes needed for cloture, right? |
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Fri Jan-27-06 09:04 AM
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3. actually, it looks like they do... right now |
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we have until Monday to help them change their minds.
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Fri Jan-27-06 09:04 AM
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4. I Didn't Know This (nt) |
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Fri Jan-27-06 09:07 AM
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5. They should have a NO vote on Monday, so that Alito does not get |
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Edited on Fri Jan-27-06 09:10 AM by Mass
confirmed before the State of the Union.
Symbolic, I know, but at least it would be a good protest move.
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