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McCain Reads From WFB Article While Slamming Reid on Nuclear Option
Washington Free Beacon ^ | November 21, 2013 | Staff

Posted on 11/22/2013 6:11:00 AM PST by VeniVidiVici

Sen. John McCain (R., Ariz.) ripped Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D., Nev.) on the floor Thursday for his hypocritical role in bringing about the “nuclear option,” quoting directly from a Washington Free Beacon article during his impassioned speech.

Reid said in a 2008 interview that, so long as he was the party leader, there would not be a nuclear option effectively stripping the Republicans of their ability to block President Obama’s judicial and executive branch nominees. However, on a near party-line vote Thursday, the Senate voted to approve the measure, 52-48.

Reid previously called such attempts at a nuclear option by Republicans when they controlled the chamber “a black chapter in the history of the Senate.”

(Excerpt) Read more at freebeacon.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: collaborator; filibuster; mccain; nuclear; option; sellout
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What a maroon. Hey McCain. Need any help pulling that knife out of your back?
1 posted on 11/22/2013 6:11:00 AM PST by VeniVidiVici
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To: VeniVidiVici

Well, why didn’t he form a new “gang??”

He’s fooling nobody. He loved to keep power from conservatives (Bush) and loves going along (or at least doing nothing to prevent) giving power to democrats (Obama).


3 posted on 11/22/2013 6:14:40 AM PST by cotton1706
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To: VeniVidiVici

Fool


4 posted on 11/22/2013 6:15:41 AM PST by capydick (''Life's tough.......it's even tougher if you're stupid.'')
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To: VeniVidiVici

McSucker....Reid uses and abuses him, but don’t worry, McSucker will bend over and sing, “Thank you sir, may I have another?!”


5 posted on 11/22/2013 6:15:53 AM PST by SoFloFreeper
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To: VeniVidiVici

McCain’s been virtually caucusing with the other party for years, and he JUST NOW has figured out that they were using him? He cannot be that stupid. It is ENTIRELY TOO LATE for him to “come to Jesus”. He needs to retire pronto.


6 posted on 11/22/2013 6:17:51 AM PST by jboot (Ask me again after the revolution.)
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When we take the Senate, McCain will lead the charge to be “reasonable” and go back to the old rules.


7 posted on 11/22/2013 6:18:09 AM PST by rbmillerjr (Ted Cruz...2016-24 ...A New Conservative Era)
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To: VeniVidiVici
While I respect John McCain for his service to this country,he has been a fool in thinking that today's Dem want to reach across the aisle. What they actually want is absolute power.

Will his eyes finally be opened to this fact? Sadly, I doubt it.

8 posted on 11/22/2013 6:21:43 AM PST by tapatio (In memory of my Dad 5-27-26 2-4-2010 and Mom 4-20-26 12-8-2012)
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NO, he is too much of a block head.

Where are his gang members now....they put him out on a limb and sawed it off. Too bad John, you should have quit while you were ahead after the Keating matter.


9 posted on 11/22/2013 6:24:17 AM PST by Mouton (The insurrection laws perpetuate what we have for a government now.)
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When we take the Senate, McCain will lead the charge to be “reasonable” and go back to the old rules.


Yes, we have seen this movie before. It has a bad ending for conservatives. As soon as the Dems take a nasty beating at polls the liberal GOPers will rush to their defense with cries of “bipartisanship”.


10 posted on 11/22/2013 6:26:23 AM PST by lodi90
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McCain Reads From WFB Article...

Crud, now I gotta put on rubber gloves and a mask in case I pick up that same copy.

11 posted on 11/22/2013 6:27:45 AM PST by Navy Patriot (Join the Democrats, it's not Fascism when WE do it, and the Constitution and law mean what WE say.)
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“a black chapter in the history of the Senate.” (Harry Reid on the nuclear option)

I don't suppose Republicans want to quote Harry Reid.

13 posted on 11/22/2013 6:35:06 AM PST by MulberryDraw (That which cannot be paid, won't be paid.)
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To: VeniVidiVici
MeCain is nothing more than old senile laughing stock!

How's that bipartisanship working working for ya know, you old fool!

14 posted on 11/22/2013 6:43:01 AM PST by TexasCajun
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To: VeniVidiVici

Lol who the Hell cares what or who McCain slams?

Is that supposed to hurt Harry’s feelings or something?


15 posted on 11/22/2013 6:54:46 AM PST by chris37 (Heartless.)
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To: VeniVidiVici

At least he didn’t call him a Wanky doodle. He saves his most vicious attacks for Repubs.

Pray America is Waking


16 posted on 11/22/2013 7:06:14 AM PST by bray (Delay Obamacare)
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Pray America is Waking

Pray Arizona is waking

17 posted on 11/22/2013 7:13:07 AM PST by hadaclueonce (This tag left blank on purpose)
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To: VeniVidiVici

What’s the matter Johnnie, your buddy from across the aisle finally stick the shiv in your back?

Maybe you can go cry on Ted Cruz’ shoulder and beg forgiveness.


18 posted on 11/22/2013 7:40:38 AM PST by headstamp 2 (What would Scooby do?)
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To: tapatio

I don’t respect his service anymore. He has burned us one too many times. Besides he was a misfit in the service anyway.


19 posted on 11/22/2013 8:16:52 AM PST by Resolute Conservative
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To: VeniVidiVici

Mccain goes over and bitch slaps the little geek then I’ll be impressed.


20 posted on 11/22/2013 8:26:27 AM PST by VerySadAmerican (".....Barrack, and the horse Mohammed rode in on.")
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