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56. And how do "we" do that?

Reply to Vinca (Reply #41)

Thu Jan 24, 2013, 04:11 PM

Jan 2013

My guess is that the majority of the Democratic caucus has no interest in replacing Reid.

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Why Harry and the Democrats wimped out on filibuster reform? [View all] kentuck Jan 2013 OP

Here is how I see it. Harry has never, ever, seen a fight russspeakeasy Jan 2013 #1

You know the Senate doesn't involve actual physical confrontations, right? Recursion Jan 2013 #2

If only it would involve legislative confrontations by Democrats! villager Jan 2013 #6

Like what? Recursion Jan 2013 #7

Harry is a self proclaimed Dem and has a job to do. russspeakeasy Jan 2013 #8

He's doing his job. Particularly the important part of counting votes. Recursion Jan 2013 #9

are u suggesting that there is no amount of arm twisting that the dems can do to gain votes leftyohiolib Jan 2013 #22

Just like LBJ used to do it. kentuck Jan 2013 #23

LBJ had moderate Republicans to replace his conservative Democrats Recursion Jan 2013 #34

C-Span rating would go through the roof Angry Dragon Jan 2013 #10

I would certainly pay to watch (nt) Recursion Jan 2013 #11

LOL! Segami Jan 2013 #17

Perhaps you have forgotten the 6 years of "keeping our powder dry"? Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #31

'The same rights' earthside Jan 2013 #3

+4,390 Angry Dragon Jan 2013 #12

Agree With This--The Rethugs will use the nuclear option to change the rules kairos12 Jan 2013 #13

adamaree adamaree Jan 2013 #25

From what I read, the deal does eliminate the filibuster on 'motion to proceed' sinkingfeeling Jan 2013 #4

Same shit, different Congress. Obama gets a 4 yr vacation n/t leftstreet Jan 2013 #5

I missed the news. When did the Democrats capture the House? onenote Jan 2013 #48

All of which Reid would know, so this whole "filibuster reform" run was just a temperature check? nt patrice Jan 2013 #53

They don't even respect you enough to tell you which Democrats were for it and which against... kentuck Jan 2013 #14

adamaree adamaree Jan 2013 #30

Complicity won the day. Marr Jan 2013 #15

This is the correct answer, woo me with science Jan 2013 #18

Yep-- Rockefeller is a perfect example. Marr Jan 2013 #20

Excellent description of how to play Third Way chess and prosper jsr Jan 2013 #36

Too much money and corporate influence octoberlib Jan 2013 #43

You got it. n/t Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #32

The filibuster reform failed because conservative Democrats don't like the leadership's agenda Recursion Jan 2013 #51

A unified minority is working very effectively for the republicans.... Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #52

I wasn't kidding; if you'd rather have that, just do what the Republicans did and nominate... Recursion Jan 2013 #55

Nor was I kidding. Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #57

So, "just" women's bodily autonomy and LGBTQ issues? Recursion Jan 2013 #58

I was trying to make the point that the Democratic party has become too moderate... Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #60

I think the Democratic party is as far left as it can be and win elections in a lot of districts Recursion Jan 2013 #61

But there are meat and potato issues Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #63

Maybe on the wedge shit but on economics and war they are stuck in neoliberal lala land TheKentuckian Jan 2013 #65

This message was self-deleted by its author Marr Jan 2013 #54

... woo me with science Jan 2013 #16

Democrats are their own worse enemies. avebury Jan 2013 #19

adamaree adamaree Jan 2013 #27

I don't think Reid had the votes but he should have tried anyway tularetom Jan 2013 #21

I think he should have offered to box Dems for their votes bigtree Jan 2013 #24

He was a very good boxer back in the day. But he's all about keeping the owners happy now. n/t Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #33

They're afraid the rethugs might use those rules to ram through bad laws meow2u3 Jan 2013 #26

repubs will do that anyway. unlike many dems, repubs at least honor their own beliefs nt msongs Jan 2013 #28

if they get the Senate majority, filibuster reform will be the first thing they do 0rganism Jan 2013 #42

I'm bookmarking this thread. Why? Because most assuredly, there are DU members quick to blame Obama Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2013 #29

Of course, we'll probably never know ... earthside Jan 2013 #35

We make too many assumptions here on DU. We have absolutely no clue what goes on behind Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2013 #38

They are all in this together. earthside Jan 2013 #40

True. I certainly agree with that. But we also have to be realistic and not let the Democrats Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2013 #46

And our NOT knowing IS PRECISELY THE PROBLEM! It is NOT a Democracy when that happens! cascadiance Jan 2013 #44

You make a valid point. I often think Democrats refuse to stand up so that they can later Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2013 #45

Is it *really* all that hard to guess? Recursion Jan 2013 #59

You support the Weak President Theory for Inaction? bvar22 Jan 2013 #62

Sen. Reid is a weak, pathetic little weasel. He has squandered our President's 2nd term. nt EastKYLiberal Jan 2013 #37

I'll ask again: what legislation isn't reaching the President's desk that would have done so onenote Jan 2013 #49

the day the republicans take the majority in the Senate... 0rganism Jan 2013 #39

We need to replace Harry. The man is pathetic. Vinca Jan 2013 #41

Right! And his replacement will have magical powers of hypnosis to change Senators' votes! Recursion Jan 2013 #50

And how do "we" do that? onenote Jan 2013 #56

Then the majority of the Democratic caucus isn't representing the majority of Democrats. Vinca Jan 2013 #69

I have a feeling Reid couldn't get enough of our 'brave' senators to vote for tougher rules. dmosh42 Jan 2013 #47

Welcome to corporate term #2, woo me with science Jan 2013 #64

I think what I heard were proposed changes, not actual ones fadedrose Jan 2013 #66

Kick woo me with science Jan 2013 #67

Handed the other team the ball again libtodeath Jan 2013 #68