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Igel

(35,293 posts)

16. Seriously.

Reply to jmg257 (Reply #12)

Sun Apr 2, 2017, 06:57 PM

Apr 2017

Blaming Trump if Gorsuch isn't confirmed is like blaming Obama because Garland wasn't confirmed.

There may not be perfect symmetry there, but it's good enough for most.

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If Dems Do NOT Block Gosuck, Trump Will Not Be Ousted [View all] McCamy Taylor Apr 2017 OP

Schumer has enough dems to filibuster - it's likely they will. JHan Apr 2017 #1

there are enough dems that Minchin and heitkamp were likely given an ok to vote for him Ohioblue22 Apr 2017 #5

Yep, I suspect as much.. JHan Apr 2017 #6

You are assuming that Schumer is wanting to be the guy that triggers the nuclear SCOTUS option HoneyBadger Apr 2017 #2

That is why the Dems need to take a page out of the Rethugs book. avebury Apr 2017 #4

Schumer is pushing for a Republican alternative to Gorsuch HoneyBadger Apr 2017 #18

I suspect that Trump would give up Gorsuch to repeal Obamacare HoneyBadger Apr 2017 #19

You think the repubs are gonna blame trump if Gorsuch doesn't get confirmed?? jmg257 Apr 2017 #3

They will blame Trump. In private smoke filled rooms full of donors which is what counts. McCamy Taylor Apr 2017 #10

They're not going to blame Obama/Hillary - they are going to blame Dems in the Senate as they have jmg257 Apr 2017 #12

Seriously. Igel Apr 2017 #16

whimp out now, and forever be forced to kiss the the boot Achilleaze Apr 2017 #7

That's wrong info. I read and CNN reported from some democrats if they filibuster gorsuch then caroldansen Apr 2017 #8

Are you truly trying to suggest that bending over for Trump on this one is GOOD for Senate Dems? McCamy Taylor Apr 2017 #11

The Senate Repugs already triggered a nuclear option by refusing to act on Garland. WheelWalker Apr 2017 #9

Gotta love "nuclear option" btw as political rhetoric. McCamy Taylor Apr 2017 #13

Democrats need to point out that BLOTUS has already begun his 2020 campaign. Vinca Apr 2017 #14

Trump not going anywhere until Democrats seize control of Congress beachbum bob Apr 2017 #15

I'm intrigued by this "use the nuclear option themselves --on Trump" business. SaschaHM Apr 2017 #17

Do you realize how petulant you sound calling him Gosuck? This should be beneath DU. mythology Apr 2017 #20