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McConnell called Schumer a liar. (Original Post) DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 OP
Details? bettyellen Jun 2017 #1
McConnell said Schumer didn't read the bill he was deriding. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #5
So, the civility moment has passed? gratuitous Jun 2017 #2
I bet he has called Schmuer more then that. Details on this one tho? irisblue Jun 2017 #3
I saw that. This is pathetic. n/t livetohike Jun 2017 #4
If they just released it, how could anyone have read the bill yet? shraby Jun 2017 #6
The bill was out for an hour before Schumer spoke. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #7
Its semantics. McConnell know the bill is nearly a rubber stamp copy of the procon Jun 2017 #8

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)
2. So, the civility moment has passed?
Thu Jun 22, 2017, 11:25 AM
Jun 2017

Will anyone in the Republican caucus upbraid Sen. McConnell for his unkind comment while Rep. Scalise fights for his life* from his hospital bed?

*Using the Republican tactic of hyperbole in service of bad-mouthing an opponent.

procon

(15,805 posts)
8. Its semantics. McConnell know the bill is nearly a rubber stamp copy of the
Thu Jun 22, 2017, 11:59 AM
Jun 2017

House version. Read it or not, there's no way to hide the fact that people are going to suffer and die because of what the Republicans are doing.

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