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To: F16Fighter
Now you're implying the GOP needs a Senate super-majority to get things done?

Yes. The only way to shut off debate in the Senate is to have 60 votes for cloture.

522 posted on 02/06/2004 2:39:23 PM PST by Poohbah ("Would you mind not shooting at the thermonuclear weapons?" -- Maj. Vic Deakins, USAF)
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To: Poohbah
"Yes. The only way to shut off debate in the Senate is to have 60 votes for cloture."

It's amazing just how the h*ll the Democrats have been able to slam-dunk the issues important to them in the face of a level playing field.

There has been NOTHING to suggest that were the GOP to gain a 60 vote majority that ANYTHING would be different. IOW, the GOP would still cower in fear at the sight on the Drunken Swimmer from Massachusetts.

539 posted on 02/06/2004 2:57:46 PM PST by F16Fighter ("As far as voting is concerned, have you read Jim's latest directive ?" -- nopardons, 2/5/04)
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