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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDoes anyone take Harry Reid seriously when he "threatens" to curb filibusters?
He has mentioned it again about GOP obstruction of Obama nominees.
http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2013/05/reid-nuclear-filibuster-reform-nominations.php?ref=fpb
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demwing
(16,916 posts)mitchtv
(17,718 posts)he "didn't have the votes" then so the issue is over for now.
unblock
(52,277 posts)e.g., i'll vote against your bill unless you vote for my pork.
for the most part, if you really intend to do something, you don't threaten to do it, you just go and do it.
in this case he obviously would drop it if republicans allowed approval of a few Obama nominees, though of course there's plenty of room for a more behind-the-scenes deal.
HughBeaumont
(24,461 posts)Marr
(20,317 posts)Soft spoken, timid... if I didn't know better, I'd say he was more *cast* for that part that really chosen for his seniority or knowledge.
LonePirate
(13,427 posts)Sure, it might make for a headline; but there are never any follow-up actions or results.
truebrit71
(20,805 posts)...
newfie11
(8,159 posts)CJCRANE
(18,184 posts)a sternly worded letter!
Flashmann
(2,140 posts)I can only guess what others,listed as choices on the poll think,despite what some of them may say.
Do I take Harry Reid seriously when he "threatens" to curb filibusters?...Yaaaawn...Nope...