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Rob_Buffalo commented on the blog post GOP Nullification on CFPB Easily Nullified By a Recess Appointment
If the Democrats wanted to confirm him (and ALL nominees) and/or pass legislation they could end the filibuster tomorrow if they wanted to.
I still do not see how Congress could end the filibuster either, unless you mean by passing the so called nuclear option (changing Senate rules on filibusters). Is that what you meant?
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Rob_Buffalo commented on the blog post GOP Nullification on CFPB Easily Nullified By a Recess Appointment
Let ‘em rant ’till they drop, then vote.
Under modern Senate rules, they don’t have to give speeches. TPM had a good explainer on this a few years ago, but I can’t find the link. I think this is a good alternative summary. Also, I’m pretty sure the President can’t force a recess.
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Rob_Buffalo commented on the blog post Poll Shocker: 44% of Democrats Don’t Think Economy Will Get Worse Under a Republican President
Jesus. Get ready for President Romney.
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Rob_Buffalo commented on the blog post Republicans Not Enamored of Buffett’s Progressive Taxation Plea
In fairness to Clyburn, he says he supports letting the Bush tax cuts expire, which would increase the top marginal rate from 35% to 39.6%.
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Rob_Buffalo commented on the blog post The Emergence of the $15 Town Hall Meeting
I wonder what the apoplectic “WHERE’S MY TOWNHALL ???” guy from 2008 would say about this.
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