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In reply to the discussion: Harry Reid Files For Cloture On Hagel Nomination [View all]

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11. Even when the filibuster is defeated, won't they have to wait weeks for their final vote (don't
Reply to octoberlib (Original post)
Wed Feb 13, 2013, 09:04 PM
Feb 2013

they go on vacation after Friday)?

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Harry Reid Files For Cloture On Hagel Nomination [View all] octoberlib Feb 2013 OP
Excellent! Firebrand Gary Feb 2013 #1
If only Harry Reid could have done something about this... DrToast Feb 2013 #2
I think you're wrong about that. savalez Feb 2013 #23
Harry Reid is Angelo Dundee to President Obama's rope-a-dope. Go Harry! 10 steps ahead. graham4anything Feb 2013 #3
Sickening. The Israel/neocon/MIC lobbies have spoken, and Reid is ineffective. TwilightGardener Feb 2013 #4
From what I read Inuca Feb 2013 #7
I hope so--but this is unprecedented because there would normally be TwilightGardener Feb 2013 #8
That is what I am thinking Samantha Feb 2013 #10
Reid wouldn't want that. But the Repubs would love a chance to embarrass them (again). TwilightGardener Feb 2013 #14
Who could have predicted that the Republicans would filibuster everything? denverbill Feb 2013 #5
I know. octoberlib Feb 2013 #6
Reid must know he has at least 60 votes. As of a week ago, according to CNN:: jenmito Feb 2013 #9
Even when the filibuster is defeated, won't they have to wait weeks for their final vote (don't jenmito Feb 2013 #11
Yep. They're on break from 2/18 - 2/26. octoberlib Feb 2013 #13
Thanks. If they clear the filibuster on Friday, though, they'll only need 51 votes whenever they jenmito Feb 2013 #15
Because not having a Sec of State for a month is so useful. Jennicut Feb 2013 #16
Of course. jenmito Feb 2013 #17
Actually in this case Inuca Feb 2013 #20
It's partly about Hagel. If the neoconservative movement which still rules the GOP's foreign policy TwilightGardener Feb 2013 #21
Not any more Inuca Feb 2013 #19
I always say that the Democrats are their own worst avebury Feb 2013 #12
Yup. Dems should be on TV screaming about this. SunSeeker Feb 2013 #22
Senate Democrats, Accusing G.O.P. of Obstruction, Try to Force Hagel Vote struggle4progress Feb 2013 #18
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