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Senate: Republicans’ 2018 Prospects Erode
Cook Political ^ | October 20, 2017

Posted on 10/21/2017 2:31:06 PM PDT by SMGFan

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To: sipow

I concede on Obamacare.

Since dems can’t stop the gop why do you think the gop doesn’t have a supermarority?


81 posted on 10/22/2017 5:35:35 PM PDT by Vision (If you can't respect the Anthem, then it's time for you to find another home.)
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Because that is not the definition of supermajority.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supermajority

a majority (such as two-thirds or three-fifths) greater than a simple majority

The GOP has a simple majority in both the house and the senate as well as control of the presidency. I understand that you want to emphasize the fact that means the GOP can pass bills without needing any Democrat votes. I agree with that. But calling it a supermajority is a misuse of the term.

82 posted on 10/23/2017 3:47:10 AM PDT by sipow
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To: sipow
The GOP holds the Senate, House, and Presidency. That's 3 of 3, a super majority of law making power.
83 posted on 10/23/2017 3:41:17 PM PDT by Vision (If you can't respect the Anthem, then it's time for you to find another home.)
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To: Vision

Once again, that is not the definition of a supermajority.

Words have meaning.


84 posted on 10/23/2017 4:50:38 PM PDT by sipow
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To: sipow

Your issue has to do with context.


85 posted on 10/23/2017 4:59:50 PM PDT by Vision (If you can't respect the Anthem, then it's time for you to find another home.)
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To: Vision

No - my issue has to do with not recognizing a troll earlier.


86 posted on 10/23/2017 5:30:14 PM PDT by sipow
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To: sipow

You contacted me.


87 posted on 10/23/2017 5:40:11 PM PDT by Vision (If you can't respect the Anthem, then it's time for you to find another home.)
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