Senate Democrats to hold floor over DeVos nomination vote

cnn ^ | February 6, 2017 | Ted Barrett

[mdittmar]

(CNN)Senate Democrats said they plan to hold the floor of the chamber for the next 24 hours, leading up to the vote to confirm President Donald Trump's choice to be education secretary, in hopes of drawing enough attention to the issue to derail Betsy DeVos' nomination.

While the Democrats decision to work overnight adds publicity to the topic, the party does not have the numbers to block a final confirmation vote and DeVos is still expected to be voted on for final confirmation Tuesday.

[mdittmar]

The dems are owned by the nea,should be a clown act;)

[Diana in Wisconsin]

It’s a proud day for the America-Hating NEA!

Actually, if we lose this one, I’m not going to panic. The NEA had BETTER be careful what they wish for, though. ;)

[Iron Munro]

Republicans should just bail out and get a good night’s sleep.

[RightGeek]

Paging the Boo Hoo girl

[RummyChick]

is the no picture taking rule in effect?

[McGavin999]

We are not going to lose the vote. The Dems can makes fools of themselves but in the end they can not win and will eventually lose even more power

[clintonh8r]

If DeVos is not confirmed I would love to see the position left unfilled, and begin shutting down Education. It is the most unnecessary of all cabinet level agencies.

[1Old Pro]

The Dems and 2 Republicans are owned by the NEA - this is proof that Betsy is going to be great.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Of that I have no doubt! I’m just saying, if we HAVE to throw one away, this would be my fight to lose. Temporarily.

[clintonh8r]

Don’t be too sure. You can never count on McCain or his valet.....

[Iron Munro]

Actually, if we lose this one, I’m not going to panic.

This is where McConnell needs to earn his money.

If he can't hold the rest of the republicans together and push this nomination through he should resign his leadership position.

Hopefully he will be motivated enough to roll over the democrats and make them eat their words.

[spiderfern]

If I heard the last segment of Rush’s show correctly, I THINK I heard him say Collins and Merkowski have changed their votes to AYE!?! Can anyone confirm?

[chris37]

You don’t lose any fight.

You do not give these America hating loser sons of bitches even one millimeter of ground.

You kick them in the nuts, then knee them in the face, then kick them in the nuts again.

To Hell with them.

[fortheDeclaration]

I am sure they got some ‘payoff’.

[epluribus_2]

Are they also goingto hold their breath and knock their sippy-cups on the floor?

[bigbob]

Trump just needs to float the rumor that if they vote down DeVos, Sarah Palin will be nominated next.

[1Old Pro]

Trump just needs to float the rumor that if they vote down DeVos, Sarah Palin will be nominated next.

Nice

[Tilted Irish Kilt]

McGavin999 :" The Dems can makes fools of themselves but in the end they can not win and will eventually lose even more power "

Remember when obama told Repubbies to get in the backseat ?
How does it feel, schumer ?

The DemoRAT party has become the party of : NO !

No Congrssional movement !
No Legislation compromise !
No understanding why they were rejected by American voters !
... and they STILL DON'T HAVE A CLUE !

[Disestablishmentarian]

Will they be employing adult diapers?

[Gamecock]

My wife spoke with a teacher of 30 years yesterday.

The teacher told her that she supports De Vos because the “professionals” have screwed it up so bad any change is bound to be good.