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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 04:43 PM Original message |
Murkowski: "I would not vote against a bill that had the (DADT) repeal in it." |
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Drunken Irishman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 04:45 PM Response to Original message |
1. I hate when politicians describe their position this way... |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 04:50 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. She's a conservative Repub. I'm GLAD she said what she said. |
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ChimpersMcSmirkers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 04:54 PM Response to Reply #2 |
4. Yep, if doing the right thing means mumble-mouthing it, so be it. |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 04:56 PM Response to Reply #4 |
5. Agreed. n/t |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 05:04 PM Response to Reply #4 |
12. absolutely agree - if she feels this gives her cover, so be it |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 07:21 PM Response to Reply #12 |
68. Senator Stevens wasn't such a bad guy |
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AlinPA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 05:51 PM Response to Reply #2 |
21. I doubt that. She is a republican and will vote like a republican. |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 06:39 PM Response to Reply #21 |
27. So you think she was lying on the record? n/t |
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AlinPA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 06:42 PM Response to Reply #27 |
29. Yes, they all do. |
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gort (567 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 02:16 PM Response to Reply #27 |
52. My bet is that she won't vote for cloture to break the inevitable filibuster |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 02:20 PM Response to Reply #52 |
53. My bet is that you will lose your bet. n/t |
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AlinPA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 06:59 PM Response to Reply #52 |
66. Yes, she is a republican and will join in stopping all legislation originated by Democrats. nt |
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DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 06:07 AM Response to Reply #21 |
48. If She Was A Republican She Would Have Supported The Republican Candidate For Senate In Her State |
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cyr330 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 03:00 PM Response to Reply #48 |
55. I agree with you up to a point. . . |
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GoCubsGo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 03:54 PM Response to Reply #55 |
57. Republicans have this tendency to be really, really vindictive |
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cyr330 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 04:06 PM Response to Reply #57 |
59. Wouldn't that be fun to watch? |
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ShadowLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 10:22 PM Response to Reply #2 |
74. She's the 4th most moderate republican in the senate now |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 10:34 PM Response to Reply #74 |
75. Even better. |
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Inchworm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 04:52 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. Can we get a Philosophy Major to translate? |
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jberryhill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 04:56 PM Response to Reply #3 |
7. She would not be unopposed to not voting against a bill that didn't undo a reversal of DADT |
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Inchworm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 04:58 PM Response to Reply #7 |
8. I can't find my marble |
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jberryhill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 04:59 PM Response to Reply #8 |
10. You accidentally the whole thing? |
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awoke_in_2003 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 07:14 PM Response to Reply #7 |
36. LOL... |
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stevenleser (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 11:31 PM Response to Reply #7 |
43. That pic hurts me just to look at it n/t |
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DrToast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 04:56 PM Response to Reply #1 |
6. I suspect she's talking about the defense bill, not a stand alone DADT bill |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 05:05 PM Response to Reply #6 |
13. My interpretation too. |
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gkhouston (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 05:11 PM Response to Reply #6 |
15. Exactly. She's not a Dem, but we might be able to find common cause in certain |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 06:40 PM Response to Reply #6 |
28. Yes, she obviously was talking about that. n/t |
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tishaLA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 05:00 PM Response to Reply #1 |
11. Agreed, but I give her props for exerting independence |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 05:25 PM Response to Reply #1 |
17. Lisa is the biggest entitlement queen in Alaska and someone |
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phleshdef (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 04:59 PM Response to Original message |
9. Who knows? Maybe she feels liberated to not tow the line on everything now. |
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vaberella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 02:27 AM Response to Reply #9 |
47. I think so. Did you see her interview...I forget with who... |
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TriMera (885 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 05:08 PM Response to Original message |
14. I do believe she's got a little score to settle w/ her party. |
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alcibiades_mystery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 05:11 PM Response to Original message |
16. I called it last night |
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Pisces (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 05:27 PM Response to Reply #16 |
18. I don't care how she puts it, as long as she votes for the repeal of DADT |
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jonthebru (282 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 05:39 PM Response to Original message |
19. I think the quote is, |
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Robbins (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 05:49 PM Response to Original message |
20. Murkowski |
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polichick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 05:57 PM Response to Reply #20 |
22. That very well could be. nt |
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Andy823 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 06:06 PM Response to Reply #20 |
23. Yes |
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alcibiades_mystery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 06:29 PM Response to Reply #20 |
26. Lieberman was allowed to keep his leadership positions; the R's even divested her of that |
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jaysunb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 06:29 PM Response to Reply #20 |
65. Back in the old days this was considered being a |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 07:26 PM Response to Reply #20 |
69. Not "may have been some Democrats," |
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Proud Liberal Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 06:11 PM Response to Original message |
24. Has she said who she will be caucusing with? |
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AlinPA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 06:44 PM Response to Reply #24 |
30. She has not said anything about that, but there is no way she would consider working |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 06:47 PM Response to Reply #24 |
32. Yup-the Repubs... |
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Proud Liberal Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 06:58 PM Response to Reply #32 |
35. Not rolling my eyes at her support of it |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 07:27 PM Response to Reply #24 |
70. She said she would be caucusing with the Republicans. |
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DailyGrind51 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 06:12 PM Response to Original message |
25. Murkowsky is smart enough to know who her REAL friends are! |
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AlinPA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 06:45 PM Response to Reply #25 |
31. Her real friends are republicans. |
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DrToast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 06:52 PM Response to Reply #31 |
34. Right. Make no mistake, she's still a Republican. But she's tired of the teabagger takeover |
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DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 06:15 AM Response to Reply #31 |
49. Is That Why |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 06:49 PM Response to Reply #25 |
33. She's more like an enemy of the teabaggers... |
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Major Hogwash (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 12:13 AM Response to Reply #33 |
45. She beat Sarah Palin, and that's good enough for me!!! |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 11:51 AM Response to Reply #45 |
51. I know! I feel the same way... |
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DailyGrind51 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 06:19 PM Response to Reply #45 |
64. Tom beat a Palin-backed candidate in Palin's home state is huge! |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 09:04 PM Response to Original message |
37. Rachel is reporting on this now. Lugar and Collins will vote to repeal it, too! n/t |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 09:07 PM Response to Original message |
38. Even John Ensign says he'll vote to repeal it! n/t |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 09:10 PM Response to Original message |
39. And now Lawrence O'Donnell says he's pretty sure that these Repubs. will |
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Liberal_Stalwart71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 10:09 PM Response to Original message |
40. Hmm... I'm wondering if she is going to be the Republican who will not only buck |
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Clio the Leo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 10:14 PM Response to Original message |
41. GIMME an M!!! GIMME A U!!!! GIMME A K!!!!! |
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Clio the Leo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 11:04 PM Response to Original message |
42. And here is the video... |
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MrMickeysMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-18-10 11:49 PM Response to Original message |
44. I think it's temporary with her... |
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Arkana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 01:36 AM Response to Original message |
46. Murkowski owes the GOP nothing now--she got elected without the party |
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DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 06:21 AM Response to Reply #46 |
50. That Was Sweet |
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cyr330 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 02:57 PM Response to Original message |
54. Hmmm |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 03:12 PM Response to Reply #54 |
56. Yes, it IS, which is why I wrote my OP along with the reporter's comments. n/t |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 04:00 PM Response to Original message |
58. This means we have 62 votes for repeal right? |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 04:19 PM Response to Reply #58 |
60. Yup-as long as debate is allowed. n/t |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 04:22 PM Response to Reply #60 |
61. In theory all 62 will vote for debate to end. |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 04:25 PM Response to Reply #61 |
62. Yes, after debate and amendments are discussed, according to Lieberman. n/t |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 04:27 PM Response to Reply #62 |
63. I'm sure some senator will cook up some homophobic "poison pill" |
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AlinPA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 07:02 PM Response to Reply #63 |
67. Or Lieberman will screw it up somehow. I don't trust McCain's sidekick. nt |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 08:23 PM Response to Reply #67 |
72. I think your suspicion of Lieberman on this issue is misplaced. n/t |
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AlinPA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-20-10 07:31 AM Response to Reply #72 |
76. My distrust is because of his dedication to McCain. He campaigned for him and spoke at his |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-20-10 12:27 PM Response to Reply #76 |
77. Yet he's speaking out about repealing DADT even though his buddy is against it. |
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Jennicut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 08:22 PM Response to Original message |
71. Hmmm. We need some Repubs on this to avoid the filibuster. |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-19-10 08:28 PM Response to Reply #71 |
73. We got 'em-on Maddow's show, she reported that Collins, Lugar, and Ensign will |
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