It was just a little over 24 hours ago when the United States Attorney General, Eric Holder, announced that he will resign from office by the end of this year. But already, with no other potential nominees mentioned by the President, Republicans are already gearing up to filibuster the new appointee. With Nov. 4 midterm… Continue reading Republicans Already Promising to Filibuster New Unmentioned Attorney General
Tag: Filibuster
What Have Republicans Done For Veterans This Week? Filibustered The Veterans Bill
No one is safe from the GOP obstruction Senate Republicans used a filibuster to prevent a vote on expanded veterans benefits after Democrats blocked efforts to add an amendment on Iran sanctions. The vote Thursday was 56-41 in favor of a bill by Sen. Bernie Sanders, Ind-Vt., to — among other things — expand healthcare programs… Continue reading What Have Republicans Done For Veterans This Week? Filibustered The Veterans Bill
Wendy Davis to GOP: “Get Out of the Vagina Business…” – PIC
If I lived in Texas, that statement alone would be all I need to vote for Davis in the upcoming elections. Presently in the Texas Senate, Davis gained national recognition when on June 25, 2013, she began an 11 hour filibuster to block Senate Bill 5, a bill written by Republicans to create new abortion… Continue reading Wendy Davis to GOP: “Get Out of the Vagina Business…” – PIC
Mitch McConnell Cannot Understand Need for Nuclear Option – Republicans Love Obama!
Mitch McConnell – remember him? When president Obama was first elected, Mitch McConnell proclaimed that his number one goal was to make sure Mr. Obama was a one term president. With that goal in mind, McConnell and the rest of his Republican friends went out of their way to make sure the President and his… Continue reading Mitch McConnell Cannot Understand Need for Nuclear Option – Republicans Love Obama!
Democrats Set to Go “Nuclear” Today
It’s about time! Senator Harry Reid of Nevada, the majority leader, is poised to move forward on Thursday with a vote on what is known on Capitol Hill as the “nuclear option,” several Democrats said. Mr. Reid and the senators who have been the most vocal on stopping the Republican blockade of White House nominees… Continue reading Democrats Set to Go “Nuclear” Today
Someone Fire-Bombed Wendy Davis’ Office
NOTE: This story was originally published in 2012 At least two fire bombs were thrown at the Fort Worth office of state Sen. Wendy Davis (D) on Tuesday night, according to the Star Telegram. Davis was not in her office at the time, but some staff members were present. They used a fire extinguisher to… Continue reading Someone Fire-Bombed Wendy Davis’ Office
Republicans Promising To Block Any New Gun Laws
Twenty young kids were gunned down in Newtown Connecticut last December. That’s in addition to the thousands who are killed each year from gun violence. But is all that enough to appeal to the cold hearted nature of the Republicans? Not even close. Congressional Republicans are promising to block any attempt by Democrats to implement… Continue reading Republicans Promising To Block Any New Gun Laws
Senator Rand Paul, You Got Served!
Just when you thought this Drone debate couldn’t take any more twist and turns, you haven’t been paying attention to your United States Congress lately. For 13-hours, Sen. Rand Paul babbled on and on about the Obama Administrations position on the Drone Program and its possible effects on the American citizens rights. Sen. Paul even placed actress… Continue reading Senator Rand Paul, You Got Served!
John McCain Slams Rand Paul Over Filibuster – Video
After having dinner with Republicans last night, things have changed today. President Obama has a new friend in Washington and his name is John McCain. Of course we don’t expect this this new found relationship to last for too long, so while it exist, we will point it out. Rand Paul said that his filibuster… Continue reading John McCain Slams Rand Paul Over Filibuster – Video
After It’s All Said And Done, Republicans Will Vote For Chuck Hagel’s Confirmation
We all knew this was going to happen, that Republicans would eventually endorse and vote for Chuck Hagel’s confirmation. So what exactly was the point of them filibustering ‘their Republican friend’ last week? I mean, at what point will they put politics aside and just do what they all knew they would do from the… Continue reading After It’s All Said And Done, Republicans Will Vote For Chuck Hagel’s Confirmation
Republicans Filibustered Hagel – Harry Reid Said It’s “Really Unfortunate.” Really Harry?
Democratic Senate Leader Harry Reid was heard earlier today lamenting the fact that Republicans were filibustering Chuck Hagel‘s confirmation. It must have came as a surprise to Reid, especially after he shook hands with the Republican minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and accepted McConnell’s pledge that Senate Republicans will cut down on filibusters. Consider this another… Continue reading Republicans Filibustered Hagel – Harry Reid Said It’s “Really Unfortunate.” Really Harry?
Harry Reid Explains Why He Caved On Filibuster Reform
So yes, Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid caved on filibuster reform, despite telling various reporters that changing the filibuster has to happen. In an interview with Rachel Maddow back in October 2010, Reid said, “this has to change. It’s wrong what they’re doing, cause it’s has never happened before. The Republicans, just this time,… Continue reading Harry Reid Explains Why He Caved On Filibuster Reform