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julian09

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1. Swing vote Kennedy, didn't swing this time, was against the whole law, not just mandate..

Reply to TrollBuster9090 (Original post)

Sun Jul 1, 2012, 09:15 PM

Jul 2012

If repugs win senate they can change filibuster rule on first day of next congress;this is what Sen Reed should have done with this congress. If dems manage to hold on to senate, will he do it for next senate?

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Popping the Right Wing Voter Enthusiasm Balloon with the "Obstructionism Works Both Ways" Argument. [View all] TrollBuster9090 Jul 2012 OP

Swing vote Kennedy, didn't swing this time, was against the whole law, not just mandate.. julian09 Jul 2012 #1

Yes, that's been at the back of my mind. TrollBuster9090 Jul 2012 #2

We must absolutely not get rid of the filibuster. Zalatix Jul 2012 #3