Baucus: ‘No idea’ how he’ll vote on Sotomayor

[RandySF]

http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/baucus-says-he-has-no-idea-how-hell-vote-on-sotomayor-2009-07-30.html

Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.) said Thursday he hasn’t made up his mind on whether he will vote to confirm Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor.

Baucus this summer has infuriated liberals on and off Capitol Hill by working to strike a deal with Republicans on healthcare reform. A “no” vote on Sotomayor would be adding fuel to the left’s fire at the Finance Committee chairman.

Baucus on Thursday twice told The Hill he is undecided on next week’s floor vote on Sotomayor.

“I have no idea,” Baucus said. “I haven’t paid any attention and I haven’t announced … I’ve been so busy with healthcare. It’s under consideration. I’ll certainly know when I vote, but right now I can’t tell you.”

[asdjrocky]

1. I talked with one of his staffers recently, totally useless.

What I want to know is how we get rid of this guy? What's the difference between him and a repuke? No, that's not a set up for a punchline, but if you have one, have at it.

[sofa king]

2. Nobody's met his price, then.

[havocmom]

3. That's my guess.

His staffers are getting nasty. Seems they get a lot of calls these days. Hey, I am polite to them. Not my fault if they work for a human turned pond scum.

[GoldenOldie]

4. No way is this opportunist a Democrat

His wife receives a salary from the pharmaceutical industry while he receives a salary plus health care benefits from "we the people," and he then caucuses with the Cons to once again shaft "we the people." This asshole plays both sides for himself only. So much for that stupid Oath of Office! When is the American voter going to wake up and elect those that actually represent them?

[havocmom]

12. Yep. And it was Tester, not Max who sent out email invitation to a BBQ & 'hoe-down'

at the Baucus family ranch. Yeah, like ol Max wants the likes of me there, what with my complete disregard with diplomacy when talking politics with people who say they are in my party. :rofl:

I will send Tester a check. Max? He and I shouldn't be at the same venue. I am getting to the age where mincing words does not hold much interest.

On second thought, it in my favorite area of the state. :evilgrin:

[SoCalDem]

9. He's probably waiting for his case of Puerto Rican Rum to arrive

Baucus never does anything for "free". he and Billy Tauzin always seemed like twins to me.

[JimWis]

5. Boy that guy is getting worse by the day. What an asshole.

[dhpgetsit]

6. Is he gonna flip a coin or what?

How could he have no idea? That's what the confirmation process is for! Is he waiting for the check? WTF???

[Quantess]

7. What's his effing problem?

[GreenTea]

8. What a slimy man...no matter how he votes he's slime.

[Vidar]

10. He always finds a way to do the wrong thing.

[GoesTo11]

11. In 2012, he'll speak at the Republican convention

The Zell Miller traits are screaming out. The Dems should break him so he is less influential when he tries to twist the knife in their back.

[JBoy]

13. Baucus needs a kick in the nuts.

"I've been so busy with sabotaging healthcare"