"Gang of Fourteen" and "Extraordinary Circumstances"

Sabien

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Mon Jan-30-06 08:00 PM
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"Gang of Fourteen" and "Extraordinary Circumstances"

Just what are the "extraordinary circumstances" upon which a filibuster is acceptable according to the "Gang of 14"?

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Rose Siding

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Mon Jan-30-06 08:03 PM
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1. No axe murderers. *provided there's video

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unblock

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Mon Jan-30-06 08:04 PM
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2. if the nominee is so bad that they can't muster a majority, then it's ok

i.e., a filibuster can be used only if it's not needed.

or if there's a democratic president, of course.

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Nutmegger

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Mon Jan-30-06 08:05 PM
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3. "extraordinary circumstances" was never defined

Edited on Mon Jan-30-06 08:06 PM by Nutmegger

it was all subjective.

Oh and Welcome to DU!

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