Harry only had 47 votes for a talking filibuster

[SHRED]

Bernie said that on Ed Show.

Who are the Democrats that would not vote for this. We need names.

[jberryhill]

1. Yeah, but under Senate rules, 41 is a majority

Heh.

[SHRED]

2. sarcasm noted

[unblock]

3. damn shame democrats could never get a "hastert rule" going....

[Old Codger]

4. He could have

At least tried, even if he failed he would get credit for and attempt at least. The way it stands now he caved in without any real visible effort...

[dogman]

5. Didn't want to pull a Boehner.

Wouldn't look good.

[Old Codger]

7. OK

so he looks good now? not from where I sit, glad he is not my senator.

[ellisonz]

12. Also since we don't have the House

We couldn't really actually do anything with it in terms of getting legislation passed.

[Cha]

6. That's what we were saying.. Reid didn't have the votes.

Now will all those calling for Harry Reid's head while frothing at the mouth.. apologize?

We do need names. Thanks SHRED

[Cha]

8. K&R.. there's way too many threads about Reid caving and this

one needs to reach the Greatest. Facts ya know.

[busterbrown]

10. You are right. Against my better judgment I piled on....I knew there was something wrong!!

Those fuckers, I want to know who they are...

[davidpdx]

9. I think we know 7 for sure

I'm not sure about the 8th. I've listed 7 of them in numerous posts.

Barbara Boxer-CA
Patrick Leahy-VT
Dianne Feinstein-CA
Carl Levin-MI
Mark Pryor-AR
Max Baucus-MT
Jack Reed-RI

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=279992

[world wide wally]

11. There is one thing you can count on for sure....

IF (and hopefully it never happens, but...) IF the Republicans ever gain control of the Senate and White House again, they will eliminate the filibuster before you can say "Harry Reid blew it"

[Marr]

13. So long as the vote was private, maybe.

Perhaps it shouldn't be private?

[sheshe2]

14. Stop, Stop, Stop!

with the "Harry" caving crap...I am so very tired of the pile on 24/7!

HE DID NOT HAVE THE VOTES!

Was he suppose to circumvent the rules of the Senate...make up a few regulations on his own. Come on people, Think.

[Cha]

15. The punching bag on DU known as

Harry Reid will Not be denied! Or bowling pins since I can't find a punching bag smiley..

[sheshe2]

16. Here is the picture, Cha!

Not enough votes to Pass. He had no Majority. Should we be calling out the Senate Dem's that did not vote? Nope... Let's just smack Harry!
I guess I must be one of those, stupid simpering women, that do not understand politics.Damn it, I guess I have to reeducate myself. I never knew that Harry could have pushed this along without a majority vote. My bad.

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[Cha]

17. Perfecto, she! As far as what DU's doing.. but,

I think you have the right idea.. Let's see who didn't vote for it and why not?

Here's to Reality and dealing with it instead of pining away on what didn't magically happen.

[stultusporcos]

18. I put ALL the blame on Harry he is the LEADER

and cannot lead and this is not the first time either.

Defend Harry if you want but becasue of his weak and poor leadership we get at least 2 more years of gridlock and most likey will LOSE the senate becasue of him and the handful like him in the Senate.

America does not like weak leaders and the Democrats are going to pay for it in 14 because of his weakness.