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To: DoodleDawg

Not unless the Repubs hold them to a “TRUE FILLIBUSTER”.
Not just fold when a dem says they’re gonna. I mean how long can someone talk constantly? Even if its a week, make them do it!!!!!!!!!!!
It’s time for these LOSERS to stand up!!!!!!!!! They’ve been given a lease on life, they better not screw it up!!!!


37 posted on 12/06/2016 6:05:10 AM PST by bantam
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To: bantam
Not unless the Repubs hold them to a “TRUE FILLIBUSTER”

Democrats can't filibuster a nominee. But they can delay by requiring debate and introducing motions, and they can prevent a vote by placing a hold. That's different from a filibuster and would still require 60 votes for cloture.

51 posted on 12/06/2016 8:36:58 AM PST by DoodleDawg
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