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In reply to the discussion: Is it time for Reid to step down? [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)31. Because Harry Reid is a convenient whipping boy for those who do not understand the process. nt
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You don't understand, apparently, how the leadership is chosen in the House and Senate.
MADem
Jan 2013
#5
It strikes me as a comment that reflects how the leaders are chosen in their respective Houses.
MADem
Jan 2013
#13
You can let them know--and I said that if you bothered to read my post instead of calling me
MADem
Jan 2013
#21
He didn't back you up, though. Did you hear what Bernie actually said about Reid?
MADem
Jan 2013
#93
You plainly didn't read through the thread before you asked that one word question.
MADem
Jan 2013
#47
I don't know if it would be a plus to replace Reid, because the Dems have too many useless senators.
dmosh42
Jan 2013
#4
No, he is doing a great job and knows the intricacies and minutia of how things work
graham4anything
Jan 2013
#9
The burn it down,get nothing, Nader thirdparty meme is dated and marked expired NEVER AGAIN
graham4anything
Jan 2013
#19
Ok, you almost convinced me. Just tell me what seed did Senator Reid plant in
A Simple Game
Jan 2013
#78
You really don't think Reid's job is to help the President?!? Wow. No wonder we're weak.
catbyte
Jan 2013
#30
Just so everyone knows, those Democratic Senators that blocked reform are:
NorthCarolina
Jan 2013
#46
Precisely--many of those "Republicans" behaved more like Democrats. And many of the
MADem
Jan 2013
#61
I'm still waiting for an answer for why we're going after Harry Reid and not the 7 senators,
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#29
Because Harry Reid is a convenient whipping boy for those who do not understand the process. nt
MADem
Jan 2013
#31
I never said that the Republicans will keep the majority. Where did I say that? I said that Dems
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2013
#82
Do you really think that every senator always agrees with every decision made by the majority leader
onenote
Jan 2013
#101
since I haven't seen a single senator calling for him to do so, the answer seems to be no
onenote
Jan 2013
#36
People don't step down from power positions. They have to be forced. No one will do that.
Honeycombe8
Jan 2013
#39
Deep, dark, depression, excessive misery! So true! And that's the way it is. nt
Honeycombe8
Jan 2013
#121
LOL. Your feelings are hurt so easily. This is a discussion forum, not your personal blog. nt
Romulox
Jan 2013
#85
As usual, YOU are the one who made YOU the subject. My initial response was 100% about Reid.
Romulox
Jan 2013
#96
GOP doesn't have to care, they're gerrymandered in the house and there's no way...
uponit7771
Jan 2013
#90
No. Reid is incredible effective. At both getting what he wants AND managing expectations.
Romulox
Jan 2013
#80
Remember Pres Obama’s Speech Monday and how it got everyone pumped up and excited?
Lesmoderesstupides
Jan 2013
#102