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So Mitch McConnell has joined the ReTHUG filibuster (Original Post) malaise Apr 2013 OP
Yes, malaise, they are. gateley Apr 2013 #1
they are screwing themselves. the 91% support will haunt them. spanone Apr 2013 #2
But as Obama it is a stunt malaise Apr 2013 #3
All that matters to him is getting reelected madville Apr 2013 #5
Only if the 91% votes them out. freshwest Apr 2013 #8
He'll be primaried if he doesnt budkin Apr 2013 #4
KR Cha Apr 2013 #6
Risk-free position for a Senator from the South geek tragedy Apr 2013 #7
"Empty Shell" McConnell Blue Owl Apr 2013 #9

spanone

(135,795 posts)
2. they are screwing themselves. the 91% support will haunt them.
Mon Apr 8, 2013, 06:45 PM
Apr 2013

and rightfully so....

even mccain gets it, that's how simple it is. you've GOT to debate it. that's their jobs. otherwise, go HOME.

get them on the record.

malaise

(268,730 posts)
3. But as Obama it is a stunt
Mon Apr 8, 2013, 06:47 PM
Apr 2013

and Rev Al developed the point - it is way beyond the filibuster because they cannot allow the vote to be brought up and then vote against even background checks.
This should be the last straw for American people.

madville

(7,404 posts)
5. All that matters to him is getting reelected
Mon Apr 8, 2013, 07:09 PM
Apr 2013

And opposing gun control isn't exactly a dangerous position in Kentucky. Will people in CT, NY, CA, etc be upset with McConnell, sure. The voters in KY, I would say he would be stupid to not oppose it.

 

geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)
7. Risk-free position for a Senator from the South
Mon Apr 8, 2013, 07:36 PM
Apr 2013

or representing rural areas. It's not possible to be too absolute in one's opposition to gun regulation in places like Kentucky.



Blue Owl

(50,291 posts)
9. "Empty Shell" McConnell
Mon Apr 8, 2013, 10:52 PM
Apr 2013

If there is a God, may it please be the final term for this double-barreled dipshit of dickishness...

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