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37. Cantor just drew his dagger, the Oompa-loompa' s going down.

Reply to Cali_Democrat (Original post)

Tue Jan 1, 2013, 07:02 PM

Jan 2013

Who wants to bet against Cantor making his move for the gavel?

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G.O.P. Anger Over Tax Deal Endangers Final Passage [View all] Cali_Democrat Jan 2013 OP

They had their meeting in the right place-the basement hobbit709 Jan 2013 #1

If they keep this up their approval rating will hit negative numbers Flashmann Jan 2013 #6

I wonder if they got out of their coffins or just sat up? n/t A Simple Game Jan 2013 #29

The Congresspeople should be recallable - ALL of them. Panasonic Jan 2013 #36

Perhaps the R-nuts will inadvertently save Obama from Himself malz Jan 2013 #2

Most excellent statement, malz.........nft plethoro Jan 2013 #5

Perhaps Obama is counting on it. Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #27

Please proceed, Mr. Cantor. Kennah Jan 2013 #42

He senses the time is right to not back Boner customerserviceguy Jan 2013 #45

Then the Rassholes will have to save Bernie Sanders, too, and Cha Jan 2013 #31

Sellouts. cheapdate Jan 2013 #34

Rofl Cha Jan 2013 #35

And they're off! NCarolinawoman Jan 2013 #3

So...... northoftheborder Jan 2013 #4

If that's the case, I'm sure that will be the first thing up for a vote in the next congress obama2terms Jan 2013 #7

Before another abortion or repeal Obamacare bill? QED Jan 2013 #22

Yes. Even if for a short time, after which plethoro Jan 2013 #8

Well said! nt caledesi Jan 2013 #18

If they don't pass it, there isn't enough time to pass a new bill before the next Congress jeff47 Jan 2013 #12

Well, the last time I saw negotiation start again magical thyme Jan 2013 #26

"Boehner said he did not want to pass a bill with predominately Democratic votes"? red dog 1 Jan 2013 #9

It means he doesn't want to lose his post as Speaker muriel_volestrangler Jan 2013 #15

Good Point! red dog 1 Jan 2013 #19

That does rather stand out, doesn't it. surrealAmerican Jan 2013 #28

This would be the very best case senario for us jimlup Jan 2013 #10

i hope so bloomington-lib Jan 2013 #11

Eric Cantor, the #2 Republican mindwalker_i Jan 2013 #13

Oh, well spotted! muriel_volestrangler Jan 2013 #16

The house will ammend the bill so it will pass the Senate by a thinner margin FarCenter Jan 2013 #14

Bacus: No deal James48 Jan 2013 #17

From Rep. James Clyburn (D- S.C.) onestepforward Jan 2013 #20

I like Clyburn's idea, always have. Ligyron Jan 2013 #23

I like this guy's attitude! Liberalynn Jan 2013 #24

That was tasty!! SaveAmerica Jan 2013 #40

if Cantor et. al do not vote for it, shireen Jan 2013 #21

I know this John2 Jan 2013 #25

Of course they did.. Tweet from Greg Sargent.. Cha Jan 2013 #30

I think it's more like this. Third Doctor Jan 2013 #32

Take your medicine, vile republicans. n/t AAO Jan 2013 #33

Cantor just drew his dagger, the Oompa-loompa' s going down. denbot Jan 2013 #37

Who is going to mop up all those orange tears from the House Floor? Liberalynn Jan 2013 #39

It's a pretty ballsy move, Volaris Jan 2013 #47

Those guys remind me of a child throwing a tantrum. Laying on the floor screaming if I do not get jwirr Jan 2013 #38

What I don't understand rickyhall Jan 2013 #41

Just vote on the damn thing. If you don't like it, vote no. Geez. Kablooie Jan 2013 #43

LMAO, the Baggers are killing their own party. Odin2005 Jan 2013 #44

Wall Street thinks the Pukes are just throwing a hissy fit.. NeoConsSuck Jan 2013 #46

This is how you can please those who oppose the deal AlphaCentauri Jan 2013 #48