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In reply to the discussion: Elizabeth warren Vows To Reform Filibuster on the fist day [View all]Gore1FL
(21,119 posts)105. She is joining them, as the article states.
So are other new Senators.
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gee, I dunno. I think maybe it's time someone came in and shook things up a bit.
CTyankee
Nov 2012
#4
That was kind of my point here. I'm not saying others haven't tried in our party. They have.
CTyankee
Nov 2012
#43
I not only read the article, I signed the petition well before this OP was posted
frazzled
Nov 2012
#86
According to the article it can happen on the opening day of the Senate with an up or down vote.
Maraya1969
Nov 2012
#32
Without change to the filibuster, the only "leading" will be done by Turtleman McConnell.
BlueCaliDem
Nov 2012
#38
and as was pointed out earlier in the thread- there are more senior senators already on it.
BlueMan Votes
Nov 2012
#64
her head is definitely in the wrong place if she thinks she's going to "lead" from day one.
BlueMan Votes
Nov 2012
#93
Her vote counts as much as the majority leader, she was sent to accomplish things.
julian09
Nov 2012
#88
the total cluelessness on display in this thread about how the senate works.
BlueMan Votes
Nov 2012
#82
Her incredible-ness predates swearing in, she'll require further admiration & accolades afterwards.
mother earth
Nov 2012
#41
I'm all for her hitting the ground running...but she needs to run with the rest of the pack.
BlueMan Votes
Nov 2012
#94
HUH??? where is Eric Holder going? (unless he will be new Supreme Court nominee)
graham4anything
Nov 2012
#53
"Dennis Kucinich herself"??? You realize that you can't gerrymander a Senate seat, right?
demwing
Nov 2012
#58
That is not what I meant. I meant Dennis talked a good game, but never got many things passed
graham4anything
Nov 2012
#62
It's impossible to win battles in war when you are the only person in your army who
Zorra
Nov 2012
#81
Is this a discussion forum or a "Jump at the chance to be contrary" forum?
Comrade_McKenzie
Nov 2012
#69
The only time the rule can be changed with a simple majority is on the first day of session.
Kablooie
Nov 2012
#101