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17. Epic fail on Boehner's fault. He's grandstanding before the cameras and appeasing his Teabaggers.

Wed Dec 19, 2012, 03:37 PM

Dec 2012

It's bullshit. And for once, we shouldn't fall for it!

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Wow! Boehner just did a hit and run now, didn't he? [View all] Skidmore Dec 2012 OP

much as i enjoy seeing republicans cry, no, i missed it. unblock Dec 2012 #1

about 10 seconds long. spanone Dec 2012 #2

Trying to take away Obama's advantage Blaukraut Dec 2012 #3

but no way can it pass the senate. it's just for show. unblock Dec 2012 #5

It won't pass the Senate. Reid won't even bring it for a vote. JoePhilly Dec 2012 #7

Actually, Reid MUST bring it up for a vote. RomneyLies Dec 2012 #13

he can bring it up, then filibuster pscot Dec 2012 #20

Nope, you cannot filibuster a joint committee bill in the Senate. RomneyLies Dec 2012 #21

Huh? How do you figure. bowens43 Dec 2012 #10

Rich "workers" MNBrewer Dec 2012 #9

Seems like he's pretty sure he has the votes for his PlanB. ugh Little Star Dec 2012 #6

In the House, perhaps. blueclown Dec 2012 #12

pretty much, I was going on the I'll believe it when I see it Johonny Dec 2012 #23

That guy is an asshole. nt Firebrand Gary Dec 2012 #11

It's not going to pass the senate. Lone_Star_Dem Dec 2012 #15

Like the cowardly little eunuch he is. Zoeisright Dec 2012 #16

They won't be happy until the entire country is completely in ruins. lpbk2713 Dec 2012 #19

And Boehner picks PARTY over Country DearAbby Dec 2012 #22