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In reply to the discussion: From NewsFlector: How VP Harris can sideline MoscowMitch. [View all]aka-chmeee
(1,132 posts)43. And this differs from the republican's intended actions in what detail? nt
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Not necessarily. There are a bunch of bills that some republicans would not want to have their name
BComplex
Nov 2020
#4
No, they just wouldn't play along. Everything would be blocked in protest, until they manage
tritsofme
Nov 2020
#7
"As Mitch McConnell will gladly tell you, tradition is not written rule." Merrick Garland, anyone?
bucolic_frolic
Nov 2020
#10
The only problem we have is that, until January, Mitch McConnell still runs the Senate.
patphil
Nov 2020
#11
And one that would be invoked in a heartbeat if Biden and Harris tried this harebrained idea.
onenote
Nov 2020
#59
I think we should do this. And even if we don't, it's a major chip to be played in exchange for
TomDaisy
Nov 2020
#12
If they try this, Bitchy Mitchy will change the Senate rules faster than you can say PING MAY
sandensea
Nov 2020
#13
Unless the filibuster is eliminated, floor votes can be blocked even with Harris in charge. Nt
Fiendish Thingy
Nov 2020
#34
If it was so simple why didn't Obama have Biden do this to get Merrick Garland a vote
Buckeyeblue
Nov 2020
#39