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Craig Caplan
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54-45: Senate confirms William Barr to be Attorney General. 3 Democrats Jones, Manchin and Sinema voted Yes. Paul was only Republican to vote No. Burr did not vote.
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notdarkyet
(2,226 posts)Better than you. Hes going to cream you for this seat.
grantcart
(53,061 posts)When it is going to make a difference.
Who the hell is Scott?
former9thward
(32,223 posts)But he is running for Senator McSally's seat.
LongtimeAZDem
(4,494 posts)There was no way Barr would not be confirmed, so these three voted as they did to avoid it being used against them down the road. Not a big deal.
NewJeffCT
(56,829 posts)they needed 4 Republicans to defect - they got 1
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)notdarkyet
(2,226 posts)About her, but we dont have a lot of good democrats here.
Ptah
(33,062 posts)former9thward
(32,223 posts)He is not running against Sinema however. He is running against Senator McSally.
Ptah
(33,062 posts)former9thward
(32,223 posts)notdarkyet
(2,226 posts)Loki Liesmith
(4,602 posts)What possible difference does her vote on this make (aside from increasing her hold on her seat)?
Renew Deal
(81,926 posts)So is she wins that primary you wont vote for her?
In It to Win It
(8,331 posts)Ferrets are Cool
(21,126 posts)is it allowed here to say FUCK OFF SENATOR JONES??? Asking for a friend.
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