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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders on why he voted NO for fillibuster reform [View all]Still Sensible
(2,870 posts)4. Bernie is right. n/t
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Can you just see/hear the heads exploding if Obama ever tried to get Sanders confirmed for anything?
Auntie Bush
Jan 2013
#42
At first, I gave Reid a pass on this watered-down filibuster reform. Now...
TheProgressive
Jan 2013
#3
It is a bit delusional to blame only Sen Reid. He is the choice of the DEmocrats in the Senate.
rhett o rick
Jan 2013
#40
Yes. I hereby comment that I agree with the gist of the points made at the links.
Dark n Stormy Knight
Jan 2013
#49
You thanked my for the links, but apparently didn't read them. So, thank you for any future
Dark n Stormy Knight
Feb 2013
#60
Strange reaction. You provided links with no comment. I had already stated my opinion.
rhett o rick
Feb 2013
#61
Reform would make it far too easy for Senate Progressives to garner 51 votes.
NorthCarolina
Jan 2013
#20
Biden/Sanders 2016!!! Clinton/Sanders 2016!!!! Sander/Grayson 2016!!!!
Nanjing to Seoul
Jan 2013
#22
With the gerrymandered House districts, it takes more than a majority to win the House, as well!
grahamhgreen
Jan 2013
#24