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In reply to the discussion: Harry Reid explains why he killed filibuster reform [View all]woo me with science
(32,139 posts)47. Well said. The complicity with corporate Republicans is right in front of us.
There never was any interest in filibuster reform, and those who have been paying attention called it from the start.
So now we are mysteriously falling short of votes for filibuster reform
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021809132
The oligarchs could not be expected to give up their very best excuse for ensuring that legislation will continue to favor corporations and shaft the rest of us.
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So... Who's the new Senate Majority leader in 2014 which MUST change hands then!
cascadiance
Jan 2013
#8
With this 'leadership', it is probable we won't even have the Majority come 2014. Thank your
Purveyor
Jan 2013
#17
so Reid wants dems to be neutered and spayed yet again? Obama can kiss HIS plans goodbye nt
msongs
Jan 2013
#12
"Senators will remain able to place holds, and the holds will have to be broken with 60 votes"
Purveyor
Jan 2013
#15
Well said. The complicity with corporate Republicans is right in front of us.
woo me with science
Jan 2013
#47
Did he kill the vote because it would have succeeded? Time for NEW younger leadership!! nt
patrice
Jan 2013
#32
Those that want to pin this on Sen Reid are fooling themselves. He isnt in this
rhett o rick
Jan 2013
#34