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To: SmithL
Frist keeps the threat of the nuclear option until the next time the obstructionists threaten a filibuster.

Except that 7 RINOs pledged this:

B. Rules Changes. In light of the spirit and continuing commitments made in this agreement, we commit to oppose the rules changes in the 109th Congress, which we understand to be any amendment to or interpretation of the Rules of the Senate that would force a vote on a judicial nomination by means other than unanimous consent or Rule XXII.

Dems get to filibuster in case of "extraordinary circumstances" but the GOP of course doesn't get the same deal in terms of the constitutional option.

We got screwed big time. 

I blame McCain personally, and I intended to pragmatically support him in 2008 if he ran, up until a few hours ago.

41 posted on 05/23/2005 8:51:33 PM PDT by RWR8189 (I Will Sit on My Hands in 2008 Instead of Voting for McCain)(No Money for the NRSC)
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To: RWR8189

They all blew it big time and we should do everything we can to defeat them. I will give my senate money to any group(conservative) that go's after these idiots.


47 posted on 05/23/2005 8:54:16 PM PDT by Brimack34
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