What is the "gang of 14"?
politicasista
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Thu Jul-21-05 03:17 PM
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| What is the "gang of 14"? |
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I heard Maxine Waters (whom I like) talk about how they might caved with the Roberts nomination. Who are the gang of 14?
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| henslee
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Thu Jul-21-05 03:18 PM
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| 1. I think that was the Rep. and Dem senators who got together to avert |
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the fillibuster a few months back.
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| Mass
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Thu Jul-21-05 03:18 PM
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| 2. the 14 senators who signed the compromise |
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which in practice forbids filibusters of judicial nominees to be successful.
7 Dems + 7 Reps.
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| welshTerrier2
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Thu Jul-21-05 03:20 PM
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| 3. here's a news link ... |
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Edited on Thu Jul-21-05 03:21 PM by welshTerrier2
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