Just An Observation - Looks Like If A Senator Declares Oneself As An Independent.......
global1
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Thu Dec-17-09 12:01 PM
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Just An Observation - Looks Like If A Senator Declares Oneself As An Independent....... |
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they have more power than - being a Dem or Repug.
More of them should consider this going forward.
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Thu Dec-17-09 12:04 PM
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1. If only. You actually just have to be an asshole. |
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If you were right Sanders would be more influential.
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cali
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Thu Dec-17-09 12:06 PM
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2. really? Bernie Sanders ring a bell? |
Tierra_y_Libertad
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Thu Dec-17-09 12:11 PM
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3. They should all declare themselves independents and forget the "bipartisanship". |
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That would make some very interesting political theater. At least more interesting than the usual farce.
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Thu Dec-17-09 12:12 PM
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4. At this stage any cantankerous Democrat can hold up legislation |
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Doesn't have to be an Independent. Ben Nelson can do it so can Blanche Lincoln or hell even Bernie Sanders if he so chose. When a specific number is needed, like 60 votes, anyone can be a monkey wrench in the works.
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Thu Dec-17-09 12:13 PM
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If he called himself a Dem still, he'd be doing the same thing.
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