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In reply to the discussion: What MIGHT Have Dems Done To Stop GOP On The Fillibuster? (title change) [View all]HoneyBadger
(2,297 posts)19. So the question becomes why does Schumer want the nuke?
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What MIGHT Have Dems Done To Stop GOP On The Fillibuster? (title change) [View all]
eniwetok
Apr 2017
OP
Reform? That NO Judge be ratified by Senators representing a minority of US population
eniwetok
Apr 2017
#38
If we take back both the House and Senate, we can do a lot more than "refuse"...
regnaD kciN
Apr 2017
#52
This mean two for every state it was fought over and is very clear...never happen.
Demsrule86
Apr 2017
#21
clearly the intent was two Senator from every state to give the smaller states some say...so
Demsrule86
Apr 2017
#35
what's the REAL intent of the Senate? Why do you believe those civics lessons?
eniwetok
Apr 2017
#39
The Senate may flip...and we can just change it when we get it back...it is done...and consider
Demsrule86
Apr 2017
#36
First of all the House has to start all money bills, the Senate has advise and consent duty.
CK_John
Apr 2017
#45
Nothing. They're not interested in anything that doesn't capitulate to them right now.
JHB
Apr 2017
#56
"Sure there are problems..." talk about an understatement! This would be a coup, not a "rule change"
tritsofme
Apr 2017
#69
Government, including the Senate, is inherently unfair and non-representative.
Calista241
Apr 2017
#62