Posted on 12/21/2010 9:51:57 AM PST by Nachum
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama has the votes for Senate ratification of a new arms control treaty with Russia.
At least nine Republicans have announced publicly that they will vote for the accord, with several Republicans coming on board Tuesday. Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennesssee, the No. 3 Republican in the Senate, said he would back the pact.
The Constitution requires two-thirds of those voting in the Senate to ratify the pact. Democrats needed at least nine Republican votes.
Republican Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee, a newly announced supporter, told reporters he thought it would pass and likely get a strong bipartisan vote.
Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah, who opposes the accord, said, "We know when we've been beaten."
The Senate set a vote to cut off debate on Tuesday afternoon and ratification was likely on Wednesday.
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This is very bad in the short run, but might be something leading to good into the long term. By that I mean that if there are dangerous defects in the proposal (which I think most would say is true), then they are going to show up within two to three years and be an issue for Republicans to campaign on, especially those working to turf out RINOs who have supported the treaty.
Risky, but not every battle is won in a war. Mostly you need to win the last one.
Just awful.
Guess someone has pics of them in bed with little boys.
Bi-partisanshit!!!!!!! gone amok.
What a damned disgrace!
I despise both parties!
Where’s our third party enlistment site?
What’s this picture of Hillary look-alikes have to do with anything?
ANY Republican who votes YES on this abomination should have a target painted on their back for next time to run for re-election.
Does anybody feel like we’re being sold down the river?
What the hell is wrong with these people?
Two RINOs in TN that need to go there: Alexander and Corker.
RINOs screw Conservatives once again.
“ANY Republican who votes YES on this abomination should have a target painted on their back for next time to run for re-election.”
Which of these RINO’s are up for re-election in 2012. Let’s start moving against them immediately, if not sooner.
I’ve wondered recently whether repubs even want the tea party under their umbrella...hence, force a third party through rhino votes.
WE WILL REMEMBER, you F’n CLUELESS, RINO, SCUMBAGS!!!
“Where’s our third party enlistment site?”
David Horowitz thinks the Democratic party will die and the battle will shift to Republicans vs. Tea Party.
WE WILL REMEMBER, you F’n CLUELESS, RINO, SCUMBAGS!!!
Wise words for those here who immediately set their hair on fire every time something doesn't go our way.
WE WILL REMEMBER, you F’n CLUELESS, RINO, SCUMBAGS!!!
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