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Old 10-29-2014, 03:24 PM
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It'll be the intransient Dems not helping, if turnabout is indeed fair play

And Obama will have to actually make public decisions, veto or not veto. This could hurt (or help) Hillary as well.

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It'll be the intransient Dems not helping, if turnabout is indeed fair play

And Obama will have to actually make public decisions, veto or not veto. This could hurt (or help) Hillary as well.

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It'll will indeed be funny and ironic hearing McConnell whining about Dem filibusters.
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It'll will indeed be funny and ironic hearing McConnell whining about Dem filibusters.
One thing's for sure, 'Turtle' McConnell won't go nuclear on the legislative filibuster knowing the shoe will be on the other foot someday (soon ).
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It'll be the intransient Dems not helping, if turnabout is indeed fair play

And Obama will have to actually make public decisions, veto or not veto. This could hurt (or help) Hillary as well.

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Naw, Pete. Most polls show that people are paying attention these days. The 'pubbie brand is severely tarnished by all the chicanery and political dirty tricks employed by the House Full o' Nutz and McConnell in the Senate, imho.

Really man, don't take this midterm as a heaven sent mandate. It's not a whuppin' by any stretch of the imagination. What is really surprising is how close the Dems are making so many of these Senate races.

I'm liking some of these governor's races personally.
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In 2016, there will be 24 Republican and 10 Democratic seats in play. If there is a large Dem turnout in the Presidential election (and accompanying "coattails"), the GOP could get their ass handed to them in the Senate.
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It'll will indeed be funny and ironic hearing McConnell whining about Dem filibusters.
Heck I'd get a chuckle out of it.

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History shows that some of the most important advances in our country have occurred with the President and Congress (both houses) split between parties.
You've piqued my curiosity and would appreciate the sharing a few examples. Truly.
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LBJ and the Voting Rights Act comes to mind despite the rulings from presently righty SCOTUS. Some serious arm twisting and horse trading went on there.

edit- Ooops, Dem majorities in both houses. Still, the filibuster threat was neutralized by some serious arm twisting.

Thanks for the PM Nailer. I was only 8 years old at the time.
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In 2016, there will be 24 Republican and 10 Democratic seats in play. If there is a large Dem turnout in the Presidential election (and accompanying "coattails"), the GOP could get their ass handed to them in the Senate.
This may just curb the urge to perceived bad behaviour.
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Cruz will be driving the GOP Klown Kar and he's a media slut.

I see shut downs from 'Chock Full O' Nutz' House at his urging.
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