.@rickhasen This just in - elections have consequences. What part of advise and consent means you have to like the Judge?
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@kkaplan not sure what your point is. I am making a prediction about what will happen next. -
@rickhasen Problem here is: the function of a Senator is to advise & consent if the Judge is acceptable, not optimal from their perspective
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@rickhasen He has to SAY that to get enough votes on board to nix 60-vote req for anything less.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@rickhasen what your analysis misses is that NOW the Republicans know that Reed is serious@politicalwireThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@rickhasen@politicalwire The Democrats confirmed Scalia under the old rubric, so what difference does it make at this point?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@rickhasen@politicalwire It's so sad that Republicans in the Senate act and must be treated like children. They ABUSED the power they had.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@rickhasen@politicalwire -- Reid knows the SCOTUS filibuster is dead by default, too. He's not dumb.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@rickhasen@politicalwire The facl that it's@SenatorReid wanting to change the rules should tell you it's a bad idea.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@rickhasen Anyone who thinks Reid can go nuclear but preserve the filibuster for Supreme Court nominees is nuts.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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