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*****ACTING ATTORNEY GENERAL TELLS JUSTICE DEPT NOT TO DEFEND TRUMP ORDER***** (Original Post) DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2017 OP
What does this mean? uppityperson Jan 2017 #1
The nimrod, Jeff Sessions, hasn't been confirmed yet Brother Buzz Jan 2017 #2
Dems need to slow walk his vote eleny Jan 2017 #3
As much as they can, but I suspect they are saving.... Brother Buzz Jan 2017 #4
They need to say No to everything from now on eleny Jan 2017 #5
They really can't do squat with the present filibuster rules other then vote no Brother Buzz Jan 2017 #7
Yesterday, I heard a rumor that the Rs are ready for the nuclear option re: the SCOTUS nominations eleny Jan 2017 #9
I assume her tenure is over then? MissB Jan 2017 #6
President Bannon is going to be mad! mfcorey1 Jan 2017 #8

Brother Buzz

(36,389 posts)
4. As much as they can, but I suspect they are saving....
Mon Jan 30, 2017, 08:09 PM
Jan 2017

what little political capitol they have left to fight the Supreme Court nominee

Brother Buzz

(36,389 posts)
7. They really can't do squat with the present filibuster rules other then vote no
Mon Jan 30, 2017, 08:24 PM
Jan 2017

Although I understand the filibuster will be in effect for the Supreme Court confirmation vote. That is, unless the Senate pubs figure a sneaky underhanded way to eliminate it.

eleny

(46,166 posts)
9. Yesterday, I heard a rumor that the Rs are ready for the nuclear option re: the SCOTUS nominations
Mon Jan 30, 2017, 08:59 PM
Jan 2017

I can't recall where it was, though. I think it was on a podcast. Might have been Pod Save America or Intercepted With Jeremy Scahill.
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