Grassley: Senate is obligated to give an up-or-down vote on Alito

[BurtWorm]

"The president nominates. The Senate deliberates. And then, we are obligated to give our advice and consent by an up-or-down vote on the nomination."

Grassley's opening statement yesterday.

How many Republicans will use that "up-or-down-vote" bullshit line this time around, Harriet?

[still_one]

1. grassley is wrong, and your picture drives the point very clearly

[Burning Water]

2. My name's not Harriet, but

I'd be willing to place some serious money that all of them do. And some less serious money, but still money, that some Dems join in. Leadership is what it's all about. :sarcasm:

[joeybee12]

3. He can kiss my ass

BTW, scary photo of Harriet!

[Deep13]

4. Did he just say that if every Senator kept his word to his constituents,

there wouldn't be any senators? What the hell does that mean?

[liberal N proud]

5. Tell Grassley that Congress is obligated to insure the

People get what they are paying them for oversight of the asshole at 1600 just for starters.

You can't have grASSley with out the ass.

[meegbear]

6. Uh-huh ... and when another vacancy occurs ...

and President Hillary makes her appointment, he'll be at the front demamding that "up or down vote", yessiree Bob.