Finally, a Democrat who speaks it like it is. Nevada Senator and Senate Minority Leader, Harry Reid, shared some of his feelings on the election of Donald Trump. In a statement on his website, Reid credited Trump for giving a voice to “the forces of hate and bigotry in America.” “I have personally been on… Continue reading Harry Reid on Trump – Trump has “Emboldened the forces of hate and Bigotry”
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Senator Harry Reid – Donald Trump “Raped and Pillaged Atlantic City”
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has never been one to mince his words. In a conference call with reporters on Thursday, Reid let loose on the Republican’s choice to run the country, telling reporters that Trump “raped and pillaged Atlantic City.” “Nothing is embarrassing to him,” Reid said on the call as quoted by… Continue reading Senator Harry Reid – Donald Trump “Raped and Pillaged Atlantic City”
Harry Reid on Running in 2016 – “I fully intend to run”
Soft spoken Harry Reid, the Democratic Senator from Nevada who lost his position as Senate Majority Leader to Mitch McConnell, dispelled all rumors that he will not be running for re election in 2016. According to Mr.Reid, “I fully intend to run.” Senator Reid suffered severe injury to his right eye and several broken ribs… Continue reading Harry Reid on Running in 2016 – “I fully intend to run”
Senate Sense
I have gone on record as saying that the Democrats will somehow come out of the midterm elections still controlling the Senate, if only because Vice president Joe Biden will be the deciding vote in a 50-50 chamber. That was last week. And a new spate of polls has the left in a bit of… Continue reading Senate Sense
Unemployment Vote Could Happen Next Week
Majority Leader Harry Reid, Nevada Democrat, said Wednesday that he will need to “pull out all the stops” to get enough GOP support for a 6-month extension to unemployment benefits that could come up for a vote next week. “I have to pull out all the stops to try to pick up another Republican vote,… Continue reading Unemployment Vote Could Happen Next Week
Harry Reid Hospitalized
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., was not feeling well and has gone to the hospital. His office said in a statement, “Early this morning, Senator Reid was not feeling well and as a precaution decided to go to the hospital. Tests have been conducted and everything is normal. He is alert, resting and feeling… Continue reading Harry Reid Hospitalized
Living with a Nuclear Option – Reid Pushes the Button
Kaboom! Republicans dared Harry Reid to do it, and he just did, finally. The Senate has voted to change the filibuster rules, 52-48. Democrats Carl Levin, Joe Manchin, Mark Pryor voted against changing the rule. The new rule that will allow just a simple majority vote for all nominees except for the Supreme Court. For… Continue reading Living with a Nuclear Option – Reid Pushes the Button
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
GOP’s Tom Coburn Somewhat Apologizes for Calling Reid an A$$hole
Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn admitted it was inappropriate to call Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid an “a–hole” but said the slam is a mere symptom of his deep-rooted frustration. “My words weren’t appropriate, but my frustrations are real,” Coburn said during a “Fox and Friends” interview Wednesday. Coburn made the comment in Manhattan at the… Continue reading GOP’s Tom Coburn Somewhat Apologizes for Calling Reid an A$$hole
Senator Harry Reid to Republicans – “Get a Life!”
Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) had a blunt message for House Republicans on Friday. The Reid-led Senate passed a bill that would institute a short-term measure to keep the government funded, while stripping the House’s provision to defund Obamacare. With a 54-44 party-line vote in hand, Reid said the House needed to “accept what we just passed,” while adding… Continue reading Senator Harry Reid to Republicans – “Get a Life!”
Already? Harry Reid Shuts Down Gun Control Question – “We Don’t Have The Votes.”
The shooting happened yesterday but already, Harry Reid is shutting down Senate action on gun control. “We don’t have the votes. I hope to get them, but we don’t have them now,” Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said on Tuesday when asked if the Senate would revisit a bill to tighten background checks after Monday’s shootings.… Continue reading Already? Harry Reid Shuts Down Gun Control Question – “We Don’t Have The Votes.”
For What It’s Worth, Harry Reid Is Promising “To Act” on The Voting Act
If Harry Reid is our only hope, we probably have no more hope left. Remember, Harry Reid was the same guy who promised to do something about the Republican abused Filibuster, just to sit on his hands when the time came for him to act. Now, after the Supreme Court voted down Section 5 of… Continue reading For What It’s Worth, Harry Reid Is Promising “To Act” on The Voting Act