@emptywheel But I ask again, does "obstructionism" only occur on one issue?
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Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel Dems were just as obstructionist on appointments to bench as Repubs are now?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @DanaHoule
@DanaHoule I'll give you Senate obstruction (though note judicial slow appoints is half OBama's fault for not appointing people).1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel Wait, are you saying the GOP would have blocked fewer appointments than they have had Obama made more nominations?2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @DanaHoule
@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.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel Because Obama didn't nominate someone for open spot B, the GOP isn't to blame for blocking appointee for open spot A?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @DanaHoule
@DanaHoule That's totally misrepresenting what I said. In that case, Obama is responsible for B, and GOP for A. BOTH responsible.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel ...because if Obama had nominated more people the numbers of those confirmed would be greater? I'm doubtful.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@DanaHoule Well, you see, NORMALLY, Presidents load up the pipeline when they get in. We're 3 years in and he hasn't tried.
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