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Matariki

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11. Can you explain why?

Reply to FarPoint (Reply #2)

Thu Jan 24, 2013, 05:54 PM

Jan 2013

How/why do you think Reid's actions benefit the political process?

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Fire Harry Reid. [View all] Pryderi Jan 2013 OP

He needs to step down as Maj Leader bigwillq Jan 2013 #1

+++1 We NEED!!!! younger leadership! patrice Jan 2013 #5

Stop it. FarPoint Jan 2013 #2

Can you explain why? Matariki Jan 2013 #11

I realize Harry failed...and this can cripple Obama FarPoint Jan 2013 #18

I kept hearing, up to the last minute, that there were 51 votes needed to pass a stonger filibuster Matariki Jan 2013 #21

It appears there was a last minute change... FarPoint Jan 2013 #22

Thanks. Matariki Jan 2013 #34

Do you have a link with the names of all 51 votes? Being as you assert it was a fact- KittyWampus Jan 2013 #25

Ask Harry. He was the one claiming to have the votes yesterday. (nt) jeff47 Jan 2013 #28

Thank you. That's what I heard too. Matariki Jan 2013 #33

Yes, because his job is majority do-nothing-person jeff47 Jan 2013 #23

No he doesn't ... pkdu Jan 2013 #3

It won't happen, but I agree still_one Jan 2013 #4

It's all in the script RandiFan1290 Jan 2013 #6

Man, I lost a lot of money on The Generals over the years... zappaman Jan 2013 #31

Replace him with...? And this person will magically control Senators' votes by...? Recursion Jan 2013 #7

That is my take on the situation. FarPoint Jan 2013 #20

Anyone, and Reid said yesterday he had enough votes. jeff47 Jan 2013 #24

How about Tom Harkin? Heck, even #2 Durbin would do a better job than Harry. jillan Jan 2013 #36

I think Sen Reid is doing what the Senators the elected him want him too. rhett o rick Jan 2013 #8

Allowing repugs 2 poison pill amendments is the same or worse than a filibuster. n/t Pryderi Jan 2013 #9

+1 Spineless n/t leftstreet Jan 2013 #10

+1 more lsewpershad Jan 2013 #13

You're assuming he wanted a different result. MrSlayer Jan 2013 #12

+1 woo me with science Jan 2013 #19

Kick woo me with science Jan 2013 #38

That bastard sold us out. Every time the GOP blocks us from now on, it's on him. [nt] Jester Messiah Jan 2013 #14

This isn't just one person. woo me with science Jan 2013 #15

It's exactly what it is. Our representatives don't represent us at all. duffyduff Jan 2013 #16

I never expect ANYTHING from Harry Reid. Then I'm not disappointed - I know in advance forestpath Jan 2013 #17

+1000 southern_belle Jan 2013 #30

Regardless of what happened, you have to admit it is great theater for the masses who watch. Selatius Jan 2013 #26

Nothing wrong CalFresh Jan 2013 #27

Yeah, it IS wrong. Harry did his job well - FOR THE REPUBLICANS. BlueCaliDem Jan 2013 #32

I don't know what happened (been working long hours). But maybe it's time for someone new.... Honeycombe8 Jan 2013 #29

I've never been a Harry fan, and this just pisses me off beyond belief! jillan Jan 2013 #35

Just a few months ago DU **loved** Harry Reid Bake Jan 2013 #37

How'd that filibuster reform go for you, Harry? n/t Pryderi Feb 2013 #39