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otohara Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-24-06 07:38 PM
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ABC - Alito Jumps A "Major" Hurdle
how is passing a committee vote where there are 10 Republican's and 8 Democrats anything but predictable?

Major Hurdle my ASS
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SPKrazy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-24-06 07:39 PM
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1. It brings it to the floor for debate and discussion and a vote
pretty big hurdle imo
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Surya Gayatri Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-24-06 07:40 PM
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2. Trying to spin a "fait accompli"
and enough forward momentum that the Dems wouldn't dare put the breaks on. SG
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msongs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-24-06 07:46 PM
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3. what makes you think the dems are gonna do anything but cave?
I wish they would fillibuster, you may wish the same. they may yet do it but there is NO
evidence that is gonna happen.

I hope I am proven wrong, however.

Msongs
www.msongs.com/dean2008.htm
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Surya Gayatri Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-24-06 08:10 PM
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5. I hope your pessimism
proves to be premature. They have to know their base has got their backs. Keep faxing & phoning! SG
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Straight Shooter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-24-06 07:48 PM
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4. "major hurdle" = toothpick on the floor. n/t
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Lefty48197 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-24-06 09:08 PM
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6. Specter=Scalito
.
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