@emptywheel But I ask again, does "obstructionism" only occur on one issue?
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@emptywheel transparency/due process. Exactly like obstructing Dem attempt to start withdrawal from Iraq?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@emptywheel Dems were just as obstructionist on appointments to bench as Repubs are now? -
@DanaHoule I'll give you Senate obstruction (though note judicial slow appoints is half OBama's fault for not appointing people). -
@emptywheel Wait, are you saying the GOP would have blocked fewer appointments than they have had Obama made more nominations? -
@DanaHoule If he had actually done what every other POTUS has and actually nominated people, Senate Rs would own all the blame. They don't. -
@emptywheel Because Obama didn't nominate someone for open spot B, the GOP isn't to blame for blocking appointee for open spot A? -
@DanaHoule That's totally misrepresenting what I said. In that case, Obama is responsible for B, and GOP for A. BOTH responsible. -
@emptywheel ...because if Obama had nominated more people the numbers of those confirmed would be greater? I'm doubtful. -
@DanaHoule So yeah, 3 years out you can say that. But that doesn't explain 3 years of failure to do basic first step. - 4 more replies
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