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Related: About this forumThe Revenge Of Mitch McConnell: GOP Senate Will Halt Obama Nominations: What to expect if Dems don't
... get out the vote (i.e. not one Democrat stays home on election day).
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/dc/republican-senate-obama-legacy
If Republicans win control of the Senate next week, as many expect, they will gain a powerful weapon to reshape President Barack Obama's legacy in his final two years: the authority to block his nominations.
Under a Democratic-led Senate, Obama has enjoyed remarkable success in confirming his executive appointees and remaking the federal courts in his image.
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That streak could screech to a halt if Republicans win the net six seats needed to take the Senate come January. In that scenario, probable Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) could prevent any nomination from coming up in committee, and probable Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) could block anyone from receiving a full Senate vote.
"My guess is Obama would have to present nominees that are much much more acceptable to Republicans, or they won't even schedule hearings," Barnett said.
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The Revenge Of Mitch McConnell: GOP Senate Will Halt Obama Nominations: What to expect if Dems don't (Original Post)
Bill USA
Oct 2014
OP
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)1. Pretty much as I expect.
McTurtle has a track record of retaliation. Notice the source of this story and they get it right.
4dsc
(5,787 posts)2. But it would backfire on them in 2016
not like that matters to these rethugs.
Bill USA
(6,436 posts)4. that's what I figure too.
Proud Liberal Dem
(24,407 posts)3. Revenge
Is, of course, a purely legitimate reason to run for/be elected to public office.