So, Bunning has a hold on all Obama nominations as well.... :O

[dave29]

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/03/reids-office-bunning-holding-all-nominees.php?ref=fpa

Sen. Jim Bunning (R-KY), who has become a one-man filibuster of a bill to extend unemployment benefits, apparently placed a hold on all presidential nominees last week.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's office confirms to TPMDC that Bunning has placed the holds.

"It turns out that not only is he been blocking the unemployment insurance bill, he has also been blocking the confirmation of nominees since last week as well," said Reid spokesman Jim Manley.

[rockymountaindem]

1. So there is NO way to stop this?

We're admitting our whole government, including parts of the executive branch, can be completely shut down on the whim of a single individual? Oh great.

[dave29]

3. anyone can put a hold on nominations, and keep it a secret

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[ericgtr]

5. That's the problem, if the system allows for one asshole to hold it up then change it n/t

[tabatha]

2. The Republicans want a one party state.

If they are not in power, then no-one else can have power.
They are like abusive husbands.

[Kdillard]

4. Unbelievable. How can the voting public think about rewarding this kind of

Republican behavior come November. The petty,childish, selfishness is inexcusable. If Dems were doing this to Republicans the outcry would be enormous not to mention the fallout.

[jefferson_dem]

6. Oh my.

This fucker needs to be slapped down (in a figurative way, of course).

[Beetwasher]

7. You Know What? I Support This Douchebagerry!

Binning may singlehandedly destroy any chance the Repubs had for a comeback. I'm not so sure he's not actually a Dem mole that's been activated at this point to destroy the GOP from within.

[Brother Buzz]

11. The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep.

And miles to go before I sleep. Remember. Miles to go before I sleep.

[Beetwasher]

12. Don't Get Cocky Kid!

[politicasista]

8. Boo

And boo to the media fawning over this drama (if they are).

[Cali_Democrat]

9. Amazing how one Senator is able to stop some functionality of the govt

Unreal how fucked up the legislative process is. Our government is totally broken when something like this can happen.

[City Lights]

10. What a punk!

Who does he think he is? :argh:

I just cannot believe this! x(