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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMcConnell: Lies from Trump Cabinet picks aren't the problem...it's really the Democrats
Asked what the Senates response should be when nominees say things that dont appear to be true, McConnell belittled the complaint as a mere prop that Democrats were using to harm Trump.
If it wasnt that, itd be something else, McConnell said. Theyre manufacturing issues on a daily basis to drag this process out, and to treat this presidents initial cabinet appointments differently from the way we have treated presidents of the Democratic Party in similar circumstances.
McConnell thought it was Democrats who needed to be justifying themselves, not the GOP, which is in charge and will be able to pass the nominees even if no Democrats vote for them.
I dont see how they can explain to the American people how it is appropriate to prevent the administration from getting up and getting started, McConnell said.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/trump-nominees-say-false-things-republicans-say-meh_us_5890efc8e4b0522c7d3da4b7?4s8tgfzldk8392j4i&
If it wasnt that, itd be something else, McConnell said. Theyre manufacturing issues on a daily basis to drag this process out, and to treat this presidents initial cabinet appointments differently from the way we have treated presidents of the Democratic Party in similar circumstances.
McConnell thought it was Democrats who needed to be justifying themselves, not the GOP, which is in charge and will be able to pass the nominees even if no Democrats vote for them.
I dont see how they can explain to the American people how it is appropriate to prevent the administration from getting up and getting started, McConnell said.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/trump-nominees-say-false-things-republicans-say-meh_us_5890efc8e4b0522c7d3da4b7?4s8tgfzldk8392j4i&
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McConnell: Lies from Trump Cabinet picks aren't the problem...it's really the Democrats (Original Post)
Miles Archer
Jan 2017
OP
Other than Karl Rove, I don't think I have hated anyone on the right as much as Mitch McConnell
Chasstev365
Jan 2017
#2
C_U_L8R
(45,020 posts)1. I dare you Mitch
to meet us on the streets and say that
coco22
(1,258 posts)5. Yes!Would love that to happen..
Chasstev365
(5,191 posts)2. Other than Karl Rove, I don't think I have hated anyone on the right as much as Mitch McConnell
coco22
(1,258 posts)6. How about Steve king (Iowa)..
Inhofe,Grassely,Paul Ryan,Issa,Ted Cruz,Rick Santorum(crazy town),Joe Scarborough,George W,Rick Scott(Fl),Ron Johnson(WIS)Jeb Henserling(Tx)and many more.I could go on and on and on.
Chasstev365
(5,191 posts)7. So many to choose from!
coco22
(1,258 posts)8. I hate these MFKERS!!!
Initech
(100,102 posts)10. And traitor Mitch is easily one of the biggest assholes on the planet!
coco22
(1,258 posts)12. He stands at the mic with his league of liars..
and the media just lets it go.
Greywing
(1,124 posts)11. I think Cheney needs to be included in that list.
bdamomma
(63,922 posts)3. Boy
what a hypocrite he is, hey mitch how much did you sell your soul for along with your side kick Ryan.
Phoenix61
(17,019 posts)4. The American people they need to
explain their actions to are the ones who voted for them. I believe we have been very clear about what we expect of them. Guess he missed all those marches and other assorted protest actions.
Initech
(100,102 posts)9. No, Mitch, the problem is you and your fucking party.
Your 40 years of obstructing Democratic progress and refusal to work with the other side is what gave us Trump.