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27. He was supposed to hold hearings on Garland too

Fri Feb 22, 2019, 11:50 AM

Feb 2019

I really don't see how "breaking the law" will be a big issue for mcconnell, especially with trumpfts approval.

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Mitch McConnell is on the verge of facing the 18 longest days of his political life [View all] babylonsister Feb 2019 OP

I agree still_one Feb 2019 #4

THIS BumRushDaShow Feb 2019 #9

I tend to agree NewJeffCT Feb 2019 #12

i just looked this up onetexan Feb 2019 #17

It was like the last thing I read before I fell asleep, dewsgirl Feb 2019 #20

Finally! SergeStorms Feb 2019 #5

We are talking about Republican Senators watoos Feb 2019 #7

What compels him to act and bring it for a vote? Can he still refuse? NurseJackie Feb 2019 #8

Mitch is required by law, watoos Feb 2019 #13

I understand that part... but what are the consequences if he refuses? NurseJackie Feb 2019 #14

Nothing. Statutory rules are not enforceable. tritsofme Feb 2019 #25

Those went out-the-window long ago! ... NurseJackie Feb 2019 #26

I certainly hope that's the case. NurseJackie Feb 2019 #22

This pretty much sums up Mitch Va Lefty Feb 2019 #10

This is good news. As one poster points out, Congress will not have PatrickforO Feb 2019 #11

How do we know there will not be enough votes for a veto over-ride? kentuck Feb 2019 #21

I agree, watoos Feb 2019 #29

He was supposed to hold hearings on Garland too Merlot Feb 2019 #27

Actually no....there is no Constitutional mandate for a hearing. AncientGeezer Feb 2019 #30

Thanks for the info, but you may have mis-understood my post Merlot Feb 2019 #32

Ultimately he will do what is best for himself at the time The empressof all Feb 2019 #31