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Liberalynn

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28. I was reading the comment sections on the link

Reply to ewagner (Reply #14)

Thu Jan 3, 2013, 12:57 PM

Jan 2013

A poster was commenting that they heard/read(they didn't give source) speculation that this was McChinless payment to the Democrats for allowing him to play a large part in negotiating the fiscal cliff deal. He was given a high profile, highly publicized role and a chance to look like something other than an obstructionist asshole to the 51 percent of the nation that is still sane.

This makes sense as PUKEs mostly don't care about anything really but self aggrandizement.

Hope this is right.

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K & R. n/t FSogol Jan 2013 #1

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k&r... spanone Jan 2013 #5

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Wow LeftInTX Jan 2013 #7

3D fucking chess. nt Comrade_McKenzie Jan 2013 #8

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K&R!! Wtg Reid! SunsetDreams Jan 2013 #11

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Wow, four years after being elected CranialRectaLoopback Jan 2013 #13

Congrats Harry!...but... ewagner Jan 2013 #14

Given that they passed a bunch of tax cuts earlier that day, I would guess ... tax cuts? n/t ieoeja Jan 2013 #16

Filibuster reform JEB Jan 2013 #23

Filibuster reform, if it happens SheilaT Jan 2013 #25

I think this is good news but I wonder about the price too? Liberalynn Jan 2013 #24

I was reading the comment sections on the link Liberalynn Jan 2013 #28

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Yay, Sen. Reid! MNBrewer Jan 2013 #17

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Job isn't done until the paper work is completed.... Historic NY Jan 2013 #19

Mega-Kudos to Harry and his crew Plucketeer Jan 2013 #20

Harry Reid is the absolute GREATIST. Thanks Harry! Auntie Bush Jan 2013 #21

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K&R! Omaha Steve Jan 2013 #29