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Bucky

(54,027 posts)
Tue Feb 5, 2013, 08:56 AM Feb 2013

You know how you're supposed to stare at a guy until he blinks? This is what a blink sounds like.

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/mccain-to-gop-dont-filibuster-hagel-nomination

McCain To GOP: Don’t Filibuster Hagel Nomination

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), a vocal opponent of former Sen. Chuck Hagel, said on Monday that he would not support an effort to filibuster his nomination as defense secretary, Politico reports:

“I just do not believe a filibuster is appropriate, and I would oppose such a move … I will try to make that argument to my colleagues,” the Arizona Republican said.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) told reporters Saturday that Senate Republicans have not yet decided whether to filibuster Hagel's nomination.

"Opposition to him is intensifying," McConnell said. "Whether that means he will end up having to achieve 60 votes or 51 is not clear yet."


We're about to find out how much weight McCain throws around with his little Tea buddies.
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You know how you're supposed to stare at a guy until he blinks? This is what a blink sounds like. (Original Post) Bucky Feb 2013 OP
Prediction - If these Pukes filibuster ANY cabinet nominee demwing Feb 2013 #1
 

demwing

(16,916 posts)
1. Prediction - If these Pukes filibuster ANY cabinet nominee
Tue Feb 5, 2013, 09:13 AM
Feb 2013

then Harry Reid will be challenged for his leadership position, and I hope he loses it.

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