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NowsTheTime

(833 posts)
Tue Sep 17, 2024, 12:15 PM Tuesday

Reason(s) keeping the Senate is so important...

Not only will Kamala have a difficult time getting anything done, but scotus and judicial appointments will be almost impossible.

At the 12.33 minute mark of the following commentary by Lawrence O'Donnell

"there is a possibility that no federal judges...will be confirmed for the next four years ...if Republicans control the United States Senate during Kamala Harris Presidency"

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Reason(s) keeping the Senate is so important... (Original Post) NowsTheTime Tuesday OP
With or without McConnell, no_hypocrisy Tuesday #1
Exactly this. MontanaMama Tuesday #2
agreed... it's crucial. WarGamer Tuesday #3

no_hypocrisy

(48,059 posts)
1. With or without McConnell,
Tue Sep 17, 2024, 12:19 PM
Tuesday

I believe no Republican Senate will have a hearing for a democratic nominee to the USSC even on Day One.

MontanaMama

(23,850 posts)
2. Exactly this.
Tue Sep 17, 2024, 01:14 PM
Tuesday

I’d like to see more national money here in MT to support Jon Tester. A visit to the state from Tim Walz would be SO helpful.

WarGamer

(14,271 posts)
3. agreed... it's crucial.
Tue Sep 17, 2024, 01:19 PM
Tuesday

And you just know that Thomas and Alito will just refuse to retire and stay healthy.

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