The SCOTUS confirmation circus has begun....

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October 05, 2018, 02:55 PM

StarTraveler

It took long enough and was grating, but Senator Collins put together a very good statement of why Kavanaugh should be confirmed and then confirmed her yes vote.

The Democrats should consider carefully what she said. But, of course, they won't.

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October 05, 2018, 02:56 PM

Balzé Halzé

Platitudes aside, her speech was very thoughtful and well laid out.

Manchin also just confirmed that he will vote yes.

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October 05, 2018, 02:57 PM

911Boss

Now Manchin is a Yes as well, since it no longer matters. Guess Chukie let him check his balls out to try and save his seat.

Hope he losses re-election any way

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October 05, 2018, 02:58 PM

kx90

At this point they all know how they are going to vote, why not just do it right now?

October 05, 2018, 02:58 PM

Balzé Halzé

quote:
Originally posted by kx90:
At this point they all know how they are going to vote, why not just do it right now?

The 30 hour rule, dawg.

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October 05, 2018, 02:59 PM

Ackks

LOL Shep on Fox went right into the GOP is going to lose the House. Putz. The opposite is going to happen.

Manchin is getting hit with "shame" chants by lunatics.

October 05, 2018, 02:59 PM

Georgeair

quote:
Originally posted by kx90:
At this point they all know how they are going to vote, why not just do it right now?

Can't.

Need more speechtificatationafying.

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October 05, 2018, 03:00 PM

ensigmatic

quote:
Originally posted by Balzé Halzé:
Platitudes aside, her speech was very thoughtful and well laid out.

Agreed. It was 43 minutes long, but I think she said what she had to say, no more, no less.

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October 05, 2018, 03:02 PM

kx90

quote:
Originally posted by Balzé Halzé:
quote:
Originally posted by kx90:
At this point they all know how they are going to vote, why not just do it right now?

The 30 hour rule, dawg.

Bah! Rules schmules

October 05, 2018, 03:02 PM

drtenb330

300 protestors arrested in the capital office building. Almost as fun as watching the win, seeing CNN & MSNBC heads exploding.

October 05, 2018, 03:03 PM

sdy

I was impressed how thorough and thoughtful her review of Brett Kavanaugh was.

She had lots of pressure to pull a Murkowski, but she did the honorable thing.

I hope that as time goes on, Ford's claims get further examination and the truth comes out.

October 05, 2018, 03:03 PM

smlsig

I turned on CNN to watch them try and "analyze" the situation and they cut in to an interview with Joe Manchin (D-WVA) and there are a bunch of anti Kavanaugh people shouting "Shame, Shame Shame..."

They are all white women judging by the sound of their voices and sound like a bunch of dumb ----.

BTW, Manchin is a yes also!

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October 05, 2018, 03:04 PM

mbinky

quote:
Originally posted by 911Boss:
Now Manchin is a Yes as well, since it no longer matters. Guess Chukie let him check his balls out to try and save his seat.

Hope he losses re-election any way

I do to BUT if he does win, I will trade 6 years of him for 30 years of Kavanaugh.

October 05, 2018, 03:04 PM

Angus the Kid

Yes, it was too long but she did a great job in laying everything out.

Good news boys! I can't wait until tomorrow's vote! Cheers!

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October 05, 2018, 03:05 PM

chellim1

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She had lots of pressure to pull a Murkowski, but she did the honorable thing.

Up until the votes are cast, I'm hopeful that Murkowski will see the light.