Congress: What is filibuster-proof?

Anne, MN — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:46:55 GMT

If so-called "Moderate Republicans" (AKA - RINOS) want to be unemployed like other RINOS, then go ahead, and vote the liberal agenda. If they want to behave like Democrats, might as well let real Democrats in office so the next time around a conservative can run, and most probably win the seat back.

Congress: What is filibuster-proof?

katiec Pekin, IL — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:48:43 GMT

Saw where the republicans are holding fund raisers
to defeat the left's agenda, whatever it may be.
More proof that this party has not and will not put
our country first.
You would think they would have learned a lesson
when the American voters let them know they are
sick of their policies, their sleeze and total
lack of leadership.
Appears they will continue politics as usual,
bringing our country to further destruction.

Congress: What is filibuster-proof?

jawillie, Philadelphia, PA. — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:55:39 GMT

>>>"Democrats are counting on moderate Republicans such as Maine Sens. Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe, who have tilted leftward on issues such as Medicare spending and the Iraq war, to provide the votes to block a filibuster… Other potential swing votes are Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.), whose socially liberal views make him a prospective Democratic recruit on spending matters and Obama's judicial nominations, and Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.). …
>>>The Washington Post's Paul Kane notes: "Though they are two votes short of their quest for 60 votes -- with two races still undecided -- Democrats say that regular support from a few Republican moderates will allow them to pass bills that were halted in the current Congress by GOP parliamentary roadblocks. These include health-care programs, immigration revisions and presidential nominations."

>>>When at first you don't succeed… The number of the day from CQ Politics: 'Eighteen races in which the same major-party candidates faced off for the second consecutive election were rated as at least somewhat competitive by CQ Politics. And in 15 of those 18 contests, the same candidate won both elections. In fact, the defeated challenger candidates in a dozen of those races actually lost ground, with the incumbents winning more handily in the second round."

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Ok. Someone explain to me again WHY they didn't kick Joe Leiberman to the curb when they had the chance.

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Congress: What is filibuster-proof?

Eric, Salinas, CA — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:57:35 GMT

Sounds like a waste of $621 million of taxpayer money for a visitors center for Washington DC. Just more typical wasteful spending by the incompetent administration in power for just another 50 days.

I hope the Democrats can turn Snowe and Collins to the light side by poaching them to join the Democratic Party and dumping their losing party.

Congress: What is filibuster-proof?

Paul Independence, Va. — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:07:04 GMT

can someone, anyone, dispell the republican talking point that the "checks and balances" will cease to exist if the composition of Congress doesn't go their way?????? It is juvenile and factualy inaccurate. Somebody in the media should grow a sac and tell any of them that say this that they are wrong on the facts.

Congress: What is filibuster-proof?

Liberal Ike — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:07:37 GMT

$621 million?? For a Congress visitor center!?! Your money at work America. That kind of cash builds and improves a lot of inner city schools. But I guess our Congress is much more important then the schools are.

Congress: What is filibuster-proof?

katiec Pekin, IL — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:12:15 GMT

It is frightening that Bush and staff still have the power to make decisions concerning the future of our country. That man and the republicans should be stripped of all power as they have done more than enough damage to our country.

Congress: What is filibuster-proof?

P. Peters, KY — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:34:47 GMT

The Republicans could try and lure moderate Democrats in the Senate to their side, but there are none.

Congress: What is filibuster-proof?

Ben Washington, DC — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:36:48 GMT

Paul Independence, VA: It doesn't matter which of the two parties controls the government, nothing gets done either way. It's all a game to those people when to the rest of us it's real life. Nothing will change until REAL independents and 3rd party candidates start to win elections and push an agenda of actually accomplishing things and working together, not just giving lip service every 2 years and then returning to the same old tactics. Obama's appointments are horribly disappointing and is exactly what I thought was going to happen. This country needs total, drastic, fundamental change in how it operates if we want it to actually work. OPEN THE SYSTEM! MORE VOICES MORE CHOICES!

Congress: What is filibuster-proof?

Rock,Janesville, Wisconsin — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:40:21 GMT

The simple fact in all politics is never take anything for granted. At anytime alliances can change, and "politically greedy" individuals will only do what is best for them. As long as, the political powers of the GOP/RNC, are "spewing" out their agenda. No vote is safe, and their "influence" shopping will always occur. That is fact!

Congress: What is filibuster-proof?

Amy B Portland, ME — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:45:29 GMT

I don't like it when Snowe and Collins are called RINOS. These women signed a letter to the editor of the Portland Press Herald in 2004 urging voters to re-elect George W. They are Republicans, believe me. I didn't vote for either one, but I do respect them. They are seriously competent and so much better qualified for national roles than Sarah Palin.

It's ironic to read comments from conservatives who diss two of the very few popular Republicans on the national scene. Calling these two RINOS is a bigger insult to the Republican Party than it is to Snowe and COllins.

Congress: What is filibuster-proof?

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:46:26 GMT

The idea of 60 being filibust proof is silly. It may be all you need, but how can you always count on members of your own party to back it? There are plenty of the "Blue Dog" Democrats that might find all the extra spending problematic. On other issues they might come along, but it could a problem to get them connected when there is a close vote; "I can't vote for that unless you help me with this."

Congress: What is filibuster-proof?

marty,columbia,s.c. — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:55:44 GMT

Fillibuster Proof, should be good bills enacted with
the best intrest of the people coming first. There should be no left or right where the intrest of this country is concerned. We should all watch our representatives closley and let them know what we think about what they are doing in our names on capitol hill.
marty

Congress: What is filibuster-proof?

Diana Owens, Tacoma, Washington — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:03:04 GMT

If the Republicans are going to be obtructiveness in the Senate to keep things getting done again, then I think we need to make sure they do not get back in 2010. Either they work together for the people in the next two years, kick them all out in 2010. I for one, is tired of game playing. I expect them to work and get things done for the country. That should the first, and be best change. Enough of their bitterness, and fillibustering for revenge. The American people are not that stupid, or least some of us arelooking forward to a smarter, and action focused government. That is the reason we sent them to Washington.