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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
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