Dem leader Reid says Bush lied/Reid's statement

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Thank you Rawstory)

Reid's full statement follows.


BUSH GOES BACK ON WORD AND ENCOURAGES IRRESPONSIBLE ABUSE OF POWER

Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid released this statement in response to the vice president’s comments on the nuclear option earlier today.

“In the span of three minutes, the vice president managed to reinvent 200 years of Senate history and ignore the fact that Congress has already approved 205 of this administration’s nominees. Apparently, a 95 percent confirmation rate is not enough for this president. He wants it all, even if it means shattering the checks and balances in our government in order to put radical judges on the bench.

“Last week, I met with the president and was encouraged when he told me he would not become involved in Republican efforts to break the Senate rules. Now, it appears he was not being honest, and that the White House is encouraging this raw abuse of power.

“It is disturbing that Republicans have so little respect for the separation of powers established by our founding fathers. Based on his comments last week, I had hoped that the president was prepared to join Democrats in taking up the work of the American people, but it is clear this is no longer the case. If the White House and Congress insists on proceeding down this road, Democrats will do all we can to ensure that Congress pursues an agenda the American people can be proud of.”

http://rawstory.com/exclusives/byrne/reid_accuses_bush_lying_filibuster_422.htm

[jefferson_dem]

1. Harry DA MAN! He knows just how to play this game!

It's all about abuse of power...the power grab. Now, with Chain-Knee's comments, there's no denying it.

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2. Harry is proving his mettle

If he can stand up to the mob in Vegas Cheney will be a piece of cake

[flyarm]

3. ya know i remember a lot of worry about reid before he was made head

of the dem party..and i worried as well after seeing so many posts about this man..but i will fess up now..i was worried as well..and now it seems unfounded..i must say senator reid is wonderful..and a fighter, and a caring man..caring of our constitution and all what our founding fathers meant for our republic to be...

thank you senator reid!!

fly

[neuvocat]

5. Likewise.

I'll still hold my breath a little while longer but hopefully it works out.

[MissWaverly]

4. Hooray, thanks for this great post

I am so glad that Bush & Cheny are now being held responsible for their actions, I am so tired of their lies.

[radfringe]

6. repugs went too far

their hubris is their downfall -- they went toooooo far on the Terri Shaivo affair

Congress's approval numbers are in the toilet heading for the waste treatment plant...

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/polls.html
Congress - Job Approval Ratings
Poll Date
RCP Average 3/29 - 4/16
Approve 37.8%
Disapprove 49.0%

and people know that the repugs are running the show

[applegrove]

7. Excellent. Discuss their behavior. That is how you establish patterns

And that will lead to the truth.

Nothing but the truth.

Repukes can be the party of hypocrisy till the end of time.

Just so long as Democratic Leaders stay the party of the "good information".