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GOP cautions that Senate control would have limits
Associated Press ^ | Sep 28, 2014 1:33 PM EDT | Charles Babington

Posted on 09/28/2014 1:45:05 PM PDT by Olog-hai

How much difference will it make if Republicans win the Senate majority on Nov. 4, joining the GOP-run House against a Democratic White House?

Congress’ persistent gridlock is due largely, but not entirely, to the current power split in the two chambers. But even if Republicans add Senate control to their safe House majority, big legislative roadblocks will remain.

President Barack Obama still can veto legislation.

Should Democrats lose six or more Senate seats, ceding the majority, they can use the power of the filibuster to thwart dozens of GOP initiatives. Republicans have employed this tactic from the minority side. …

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: gopestablishment; propaganda; rinos; senate; uniparty; votersupression
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To: EricT.

See my tag line why.


21 posted on 09/28/2014 1:56:51 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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To: cableguymn

Look dude, read in context. People are reacting to this article with a misleading headline. It is an infantile psych operation to depress the vote by the AP. That’ all I was saying. It sucked you on on the article.

Maybe you think it’s original and brilliant to point out McConnell is bad news. Duh.


22 posted on 09/28/2014 1:57:55 PM PDT by C. Edmund Wright (www.FireKarlRove.com NOW)
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To: Cinnamontea

What does walking anywhere have to do with picking someone to vote for?

I am done voting against someone.

As to your analogy... you want me to walk from Denver or LA to DC?

No.


23 posted on 09/28/2014 1:58:27 PM PDT by cableguymn (It's time for a second political party.)
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To: Jack Hydrazine

you counting Ted Cruz and Louie Gohmert and Sarah Palin and Mark Levin and Rush Limbaugh in that equation? They are ALL Republicans,


24 posted on 09/28/2014 1:59:14 PM PDT by C. Edmund Wright (www.FireKarlRove.com NOW)
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To: Olog-hai

GOP to the base: “we’re going to fold like lawn chairs”


25 posted on 09/28/2014 1:59:14 PM PDT by Viennacon
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To: jazusamo

what makes you think that???

because republicans will have 50+1??

that won’t stop the judge appointments.


26 posted on 09/28/2014 1:59:29 PM PDT by cableguymn (It's time for a second political party.)
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To: Viennacon

Where did they say that IN THE ARTICLE???

Oh, it may happen, that’s another topic. But where did they say that IN THE ARTICLE. (hint, the headline is misleading)


27 posted on 09/28/2014 1:59:53 PM PDT by C. Edmund Wright (www.FireKarlRove.com NOW)
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To: cableguymn
What does walking anywhere have to do with picking someone to vote for?

Good grief, it's called an analogy.

You're just PO'ed, and I get it. But don't damage the country because you're miffed at the GOPe.


28 posted on 09/28/2014 2:00:08 PM PDT by Cinnamontea
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To: Olog-hai

Not a dime’s worth of difference.


29 posted on 09/28/2014 2:00:32 PM PDT by dfwgator (The "Fire Muschamp" tagline is back!)
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To: Olog-hai

Why of course their will be “limitations” of a Senate filled with gutless RINOS interested only in being re-elected to their elitist positions with all the cool free stuff like box tickets to the Washington Foreskins, free meals, free international travel, and the adulation of the ignorant peasantry.


30 posted on 09/28/2014 2:00:47 PM PDT by catnipman (Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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To: C. Edmund Wright

My point is.. a Senate led by the GOPe is not going to be much different than the current make up..

It really is that simple.


31 posted on 09/28/2014 2:00:50 PM PDT by cableguymn (It's time for a second political party.)
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To: Olog-hai

RINOs. What are they good for? Absolutely NOTHIN!


32 posted on 09/28/2014 2:01:22 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum ("The man who damns money obtained it dishonorably; the man who respects it earned it." --Ayn Rand)
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To: cableguymn

It was the last time they had control of both Houses of Congress with a Dem President - thus - it is the only valid comparison.


33 posted on 09/28/2014 2:01:25 PM PDT by C. Edmund Wright (www.FireKarlRove.com NOW)
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To: Olog-hai

Just use the Nuclear Option which can be renamed the “Reid Rule.”


34 posted on 09/28/2014 2:01:52 PM PDT by kaehurowing
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To: cableguymn

My point is, removing Harry Reid will make a bigger difference than you are willing to admit given the ground you have staked out in this thread. MY BIGGER POINT is that all these Freepers are falling for this bullshit headline and not reading the article.

Drive by commenting can embarrass.


35 posted on 09/28/2014 2:02:24 PM PDT by C. Edmund Wright (www.FireKarlRove.com NOW)
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To: Cinnamontea

I’m not miffed at the GOPe..

They are doing EXACTLY what I expected.

I am done allowing them to take my vote for granted. That is all.

Earn it or loose it. Thus far, they are loosing it.


36 posted on 09/28/2014 2:02:28 PM PDT by cableguymn (It's time for a second political party.)
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To: Olog-hai

Well GOP, don’t be surprised when you don’t get it.

Useless bums.


37 posted on 09/28/2014 2:02:34 PM PDT by chris37 (heartless)
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To: Olog-hai
"Looks like you might be in charge again. Better start tamping down expectations."


38 posted on 09/28/2014 2:02:48 PM PDT by Paine in the Neck (Socialism consumes EVERYTHING)
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To: C. Edmund Wright

Yes. The writer discussed tactics which the Republicans might make use of with a majority, and implied that it would be sleazy, or unpopular with the country to do so, while ignoring that the ‘rats have used those same tactics repeatedly.

See CommieCare.


39 posted on 09/28/2014 2:02:49 PM PDT by mrsmel (One Who Can See)
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To: molson209

“So if they win it they plan to POWER SHARE AGAIN”
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There is absolutely no limit to the STUPIDITY OF THE GOPe. They feel COMPELLED to be nice to their DemocRAT compatriots in the Senate when Republicans have the majority; the same DemocRATS who have been screwing them over for years whenever the ‘RATS have the majority.


40 posted on 09/28/2014 2:03:04 PM PDT by House Atreides (ANOTHER CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN FOR CHILDERS 2014 .... Don't reward bad GOPe behavior.)
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