Harry Reid cancels votes tonight, saying Sen. Scott Brown has no excuse to skip debate with Warren

[highplainsdem]

Per a tweet from Alex Bolton, Senate reporter for The Hill:

http://twitter.com/alexanderbolton/status/248867580050280448

Alex Bolton
@alexanderbolton

Harry Reid cancels votes tonight, saying Sen. Scott Brown has no excuse to skip a debate with Elizabeth Warren.


2:33 PM - 20 Sep 12

[BeyondGeography]

1. Haha

Harry kicks ass.

[skeewee08]

2. DANG!!!!! i'm liking The New Harry Reid!!!!!

[justiceischeap]

3. Snap! nt

[madaboutharry]

4. Harry is Beautiful!

[Spazito]

5. BwaaaaaHaaaaa!

Give em hell, Harry!

Love it!

[CatWoman]

6. I'm just mad about Harry

[madaboutharry]

10. Me too! lol!

[CatWoman]

30. LOL

Had to do a doubletake

[Jackpine Radical]

58. Wow, I missed it

until you pointed it out.

[Ikonoklast]

7. Even here, people underestimate the political skills of Harry Reid all the time.

One does not get to be Senate Majority Leader in this nation by being politically naive, or ignorant of just how things get done.

Usually, they got there because they are the biggest shark in a pool full of big sharks.

[MADem]

41. I don't understand it--if they read his biography they would understand him better.

He grew up dirt poor and tough as nails--just because he speaks softly does not make him a weakling. Also, he didn't become majority leader by being some sort of dithering schmuck--he was voted into that position because he is--and has always been--a very effective leader.

[brush]

67. You are so right

Sharon Angle still doesn't know what hit her in the 2010 Senate race, Harry's iron fist encased in a velvet glove.

[SheilaT]

8. Was Brown making noises about

skipping the debate?

[2pooped2pop]

14. yeah,

saw another thread here that said he might have to miss them if the Dems vote coz he don't want to miss a vote. Said he would try to get there but....

This is a great come back from Reid.

[SheilaT]

18. I just finally saw that myself.

[JohnnyRingo]

28. Hahahaha... Welcome to the political chess board.

That's check, and your move Brown.

I wasn't aware of this situation. I'm glad someone posted it.

That's why I love DU.

[arcane1]

9. Wait, what??? Was Brown trying to get out of the debate??? n/t

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

11. Yes. nt

[sufrommich]

12. Whoever would have thought Harry Reid would be

the Republican's kryptonite. Cracks me up.

[VWolf]

31. Harry Reid AND Jimmy Carter's grandson,

who brought the "47%" video to light.

Go figure.

[polichick]

13. Maybe trucker Scott is really just a big ol' chickenshit!

[eqfan592]

15. GIVE 'EM HELL, HARRY!!

[Nye Bevan]

16. Harry Reid is proof that some Mormons are good people (nt)

[DonRedwood]

25. Most people are good people.

[Voice for Peace]

32. I think everybody's good way down deep. Some way way way down, but it's there.

[defacto7]

37. Good is good, no matter where you find it.

[awoke_in_2003]

62. Yep. nt

[Raster]

57. Yes he is and yes they are.

[myrna minx]

17. Oh Harry, you're the best.

[JustAnotherGen]

19. You know

He has an AWESOME sense of humor!

[freshwest]

20. Give 'em hell (er, the truth), Harry!

[1monster]

33. Another Harry once said, "I don't give them hell. I just tell the truth and they think it's hell!"

[freshwest]

46. Yep, I was paraphrasing that for brevity. As true today as it was then.

[malaise]

21. Bwaaaaaaaah hahahahahahaha

[brightertomorrow]

22. Loving Harry Reid lately

He makes me smile.

[calimary]

47. Welcome to DU!

Although it might have been cool to see Elizabeth Warren debate an empty chair...

I'm just interested in whatever makes the GOP look BAD.

Glad you're here, we need you, and you know what to do.





Now get to work.

[tblue37]

60. She would do a better job of it than Clint did.

rambled and blathered. Besides, if Scott dodges the debate, he would deserve to be treated like an empty chair, unlike President Obama, who has obviously not been dodging his responsibilities!

[calimary]

68. scott brown already IS an empty chair.

I saw some clips of that debate. Even in short bites, he sounded like a surprisingly dim bulb.

I'm surprised that the people of Massachusetts actually fell for this guy. THAT is what replaced Ted Kennedy?????

[hifiguy]

23. Harry just shanked Brown

in the middle of the yard. Whoa! Go Harry!!!

[PoliticalBiker]

49. And Liz will De-Pants him at the debate

WooHoo!

[Hutzpa]

24. Boom!

[musiclawyer]

26. This give me hope re the Nuclear Option

I hope Harry has seen the light and realizes that the Filibuster's time has expired. Now it is a tool of destruction only. I will only accept a total demolition or at most a complete overhaul so that a real filibuster is allowed only after 50 votes are counted and votes must continue to be counted after 24 hours.

The meme that we will be in the minority one day is a canard. If we are in the minority in the future we deserve what we get. The GOP will get things done if they are in charge regardless. As early as 2013 we might be able to pass federal election reform, finance reform, unform voting standards, and immigration reform and a lot of other things that will insure an Dem majority for a long time ----IF Harry acts on day one 2013. Assumig we keep the Senate. Nothing gets done without the filibuster gone.

[PoliticalBiker]

50. The hope is now...

When the republicrats say filibuster, Harry makes them stand at the podium and REALLY filibuster!
Let's just see how long they can delay then!

[cash__whatiwant]

27. Love ya, Harry

[nolabear]

29. BWAHAHAHA!!! The Dems are a well oiled GOP eating machine right now.

[flamingdem]

34. Great nt

[nanabugg]

35. Harry and the rest of the Senate Dem leadership were on fire today on C-Span.

If they get out on the campaign trail and tell the truth about what is happening in the House and Senate, the down ticket Rethugs should be all losers.

[cr8tvlde]

39. To see the Democrats united would be formiddable...Take Back the House

will be a sight to behold. Back up our President and offer a hand up to the sisters and brothers running for all the down ticket offices.

Yes we can !!!

[cr8tvlde]

36. He plays it like a fiddler !!!

[bpositive]

38. Hmmm

One wonders if Brown actually prepped for the debate. He was probably thinking that he was not going to attend it anyways. It will be interesting!

[WHEN CRABS ROAR]

42. A good effective politician is always updating and fine tuning

their talking points, that's one of the most important aspects of their job, looking you straight in the eye and making you believe their lies.

[calimary]

48. Welcome to DU, bpositive and cash__whatiwant!

Glad you're both here, and we sure do need you - to secure this reelection for our President!

You know what to do.





Now get to work.

[patrice]

40. Very cool, Harry!

[TeamPooka]

43. fucking awesome!

[DonRedwood]

44. love me some harry reid!

[Zorra]

45. lol! Now...will he cancel cuz the dog ate his homework?

[M_M]

51. Beam Scotty Up

Because he's

[peace frog]

52. Smooth move, exlax... too bad Harry Reid is miles ahead of you

I'm eager to watch EW mop up the podium with Teabagger Brown's smarmy ass.

[Politicub]

53. Can I tell you just how much I am loving Harry Reid this election season?

Just wow.

[KamaAina]

54. In your face, Code Brown!

Go Elizabeth!

[Grammy23]

55. Kind of reminds me of when McCain wanted to cancel the debate---

And Scurry back to DC....for the good of the country, ya know. It didn't' work, of course, but he thought he'd run that one up the flag pole to see who would salute.

Brown just needs to hurry on back to Mass. and face the music. Elizabeth is a small woman, but she brings brains and insight to this debate. She has a clue about what matters to the voters. Brown just thinks a big truck and a handsome smile is all it will take. Think again, big guy. I hope she cleans your clock, you big weenie. Fraidy cat. Scared of a little woman.

She is woman watch her roar! Go Elizabeth!!

[SDjack]

56. Not good enough, Harry! You have to drive him to the airport

and verify that he gets on the plane.

[KamaAina]

59. I just heard that ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

was among the votes canceled.

http://www.un.org/disabilities/convention/conventionfull.shtml

My usually reliable source (my counterpart in Chicago) tells me the next chance to vote on it would be in March. Why would that be? She also mentioned that, at present, 36 repukes are opposed (we all know why that would be; besides the usual repuke obstinacy, radical homeschoolers led by none other than Rick Santorectum are opposed).

[tavalon]

61. How bipartisan of him!

[Whisp]

63. Love that soft voiced bludgeon he wields.

[LibGranny]

64. Harry Reid speaks softly AND carries a big stick!

[valerief]

65. Harry is bad-assed!!!

[Liberalynn]

66. Man Harry is just kicking Ass

and taking names.