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Yeah ... that can't really be changed easily once the article is published. It's easy to change in the front-page article, but once it becomes an article thread, yeah, it stays how it was first published. But not to worry, I think it's been clear that nicksaviking wrote it. And if not, I'll say it again ... this article was written by nicksaviking.
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Actually, they are making an argument that Obama shouldn't nominate anyone. They can do what they want once he has, but they are trying to hold up any nominations being made at all. They don't want the ball in their court, so to speak. Once it is, it is more difficult for them to obstruct the process. Yes, they will have hearings and whatnot, but once the ball is in their court, the longer it takes, it could mean losing seats. So their only strategy is trying to stop the nomination from happening at all. At least that's what I think.
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Interesting. Are there other Senators, who are up against a tough re-election bid, breaking with McConnell's 'directive?' http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/1343916/sweet-mark-kirk-says-obama-nominate-deserves-senate-hearing I've been saying all along that this is going to put a lot of Senators in a tough spot, and here's one election in Illinois that is going to be very interesting.
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So did Mauer.
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Can't wait to check that out for myself.
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Because we need 'political' humor interspersed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJdsnksKSnA
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I was thinking more of stopping by mike's and have him make them for me!
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Well, then we agree that we think each is underestimating the other.
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He's not really a Democrat at all ... never has been, never wanted to be; and that's what has some of the party leadership a bit ... ruffled. But those who work for the party and have been party supporters, will vote for him in November. If he doesn't win the nod, many of his supporters won't vote, because they won't support the party regardless and wouldn't have anyway. They couldn't possibly compromise their ideals any and find not voting more noble, which is their choice. But not voting, imo, is a vote for Rubio, Cruz or Trump, whoever wins the Rep nom. And Hillary can't attack Sanders and doesn't, not just because it's not good for the party, but she can't. I think Dave explained it best above.
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What I would like to see happen: Hillary win in November and the Dems take back the Senate and make Bernie the Senate Majority leader ... either him or Elizabeth Warren. I never want to see Harry Reid in that spot ever again. The latter won't happen, though, and that's the problem I have with the leadership in the party.
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I think there will be some who stay home. The ones who will stay home who support Bernie wouldn't have voted anyway, but I think there are those from those groups who will not vote for Bernie based on what I said. She won't inspire a turnout like Obama did, but she will inspire more to vote for her than for Bernie.
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I don't think it's surprising she was beat in NH given Bernie is from Vermont; I think that was expected. At least it wasn't at all surprising to me. And NH really doesn't represent the diversity of the country. As far as acting for the good of the party when has Sanders acted for the good of the party? There are many who have worked very hard for the good of the party ... and I'm not referring to leadership here ... but many who have worked hard to get Democrats elected all over the country for years. What has Sanders done for the party? Nothing. He wasn't a member of the party until a year ago when he wanted to run for President. He seeks the support from an entity he has never supported. Yes, they've worked together for years, and he caucuses with the Dems in the Senate, but it's still seen as a somewhat opportunistic move. But many of the voters he inspires won't vote in November if it's not him but they probably wouldn't have voted anyway.
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I wasn't trying to patronize you, but you obviously don't see this is as a very important distinction and it is for many in those groups. They are just as tired and frustrated as Bernie supporters are. My 86-yr old mother has spent a lifetime fighting for equality, especially for women, and even though Bernie has an excellent record on the issue, she's frustrated and angry and refers to him as 'just another white man.' She'll vote for him in November, and so will many but not all, but for the primaries this is high on the list of importance. I'm not saying this to invite a discussion about race and gender, but for many out there, the importance of Hillary being elected is as significant as electing Obama in 2008.
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I don't think it is something he smartly seized on to appeal to a block of voters. I think Bernie is truly idealistic and believes in the potential and possibility. That's what his appeal is. I just don't think it's enough. He makes for a great candidate, not unlike the candidate Obama was in 2008, but I don't think he'd make the better president.
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Hmm ... let's see ... a white man vs a woman ... I wonder how a black person can relate to the experiences of a woman in life and in the work force in terms of privilege. And maybe it's not legitimate, but sometimes people will vote for someone whom they perceive can relate to their own experiences.
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It reminds me of the statement he made regarding DSantana last year ... hmm ... yeah ... we'll see ...
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Those are two points that pretty much sum me up as well. I've had somewhat 'contentious' discussions with family members on this ... my sisters, both New Englanders, are firm in the Bernie camp for different reasons. The Vermonter has been a Bernie backer since his beginnings. And the other has two issues, but primarily single-payer health plan. Both will support Hillary in the general even though they may not completely agree, noting the SC issue. Both understand that you won't find a candidate that you agree with 100%, and if you do, there's usually something else 'wrong' with them. And both realize that you just keep fighting for your beliefs but not giving up ground in the mean time.
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This is the best time of year ... where anything is possible. Maybe not probable ... but possible. The drought is over ... baseball is here again, like the first, new, grass of the season poking through the last of the melting snow! Yay! Go Twins!
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It's your right to not vote. But then don't complain. This 'spoiled child, all or nothing' mentality is a huge part of the problem with our process. "If my candidate doesn't win, I'm going to go home and pout." Change doesn't happen easily, quickly or over night and hardly the way we want it. But it certainly won't happen if people opt out. And for one who has been pretty vocal over the years about various issues, I find that attitude even more disappointing than I do surprising.
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Good!
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Did Bush even have enough support to make a difference for anyone else? He seemed very unenthusiastic about running in the first place and seemed always to have one foot in and one foot out.
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So, a space soap opera ... I was joking, btw.
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Opera? Really? Interesting! Who is the composer? Who are the singers?
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I got it. I guess someone's snark meter needs some work, eh nicksaviking? Or perhaps this is somewhat a 'showing the age divide' remark.- 24 replies
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