GOP are saying they will have the committee vote tomorrow. That suggests Flake has told them he will be voting for the nomination to be sent to the senate for a vote.
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Has Ten Hag been sacked yet? We're not sure and we hope not, but it's looking more likely as the days pass.
Who should replace him and why is it taking so long to make a decision?
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hes through
That's the point, he says one is useless and then swears to God he didn't do it as if that's useful or credible.
Were taking America here. A country whose voters belief in such a thing as alternative facts. There will be a whole lot that takes the fact he'd risk swearing to God as proof enough.
Oh I know that, it looked like your reply that I quoted was written as if you thought he meant that polygraphs were useful. It was just pointing out the irony.
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"We believe her, we just don't care that much I guess?"
It was more a case of I was shocked that polygraphs were even in today's proceedings.
Yep, as is relying on a unproven religious figure.
This is how I see it playing out.
Flake will vote with Republicans to get the nomination out of committee.
He with Collins, Murkowski and Manchin vote against Kavanaugh to defeat his nomination.
The 4 vote as a true independent group going forward. (I think Flake may run as an independent in 2020 for McCain's seat.)
All realise that Trump's political days are numbered.
Flake will vote with Republicans to get the nomination out of committee.
He with Collins, Murkowski and Manchin vote against Kavanaugh to defeat his nomination.
The 4 vote as a true independent group going forward. (I think Flake may run as an independent in 2020 for McCain's seat.)
All realise that Trump's political days are numbered.
Why I said ignoring the God part.
I admire your optimism. I'm clinging on to this hope.
That's the optimistic view. Even if Murkowski, Collins, and Flake peel off and vote no, they may still fall short if the likes of Manchin, Heidtkamp, etc vote yes.
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This is far bigger than Trump.
Its not just optimism.
Politics is a an ever changing sea.
You can play the short term game or try and position yourself for the future.
we know that. But it is Still politics.
Heidtkamp has no option but to vote no.
Democrats will simply stay home. She is not getting Republican votes when they have a real Republican to vote for.
Manchin is personally very popular in WV.
Good effin' grief:
In case no one's posted it yet.
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I feel numb.
I watched most of the hearing and I am reminded that the truth does not matter..... which is depressing.
The truth should be important and pursuit of the truth should be first priority.
We live in a sad, mad world.
I watched most of the hearing and I am reminded that the truth does not matter..... which is depressing.
The truth should be important and pursuit of the truth should be first priority.
We live in a sad, mad world.
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Flake crumbles then.
Innocent until proven guilty, but we'll prevent any investigation to prove the guilt. He's getting confirmed tomorrow and Supreme court irrevocably shifts right for the next 20 years. Well done independents and protest voters, you really wanted to send a message. You did and here are the consequences.
I don't see it as a final yes.
I agree with Chris Cuomo, this isn't about innocent or guilty, it's about credibility. Lawmakers misunderstanding the intent of confirmation hearings due to their political bias. Surprise.
Flake needs to grow a spine and give us his firm position. His "lets try to please both sides" strategy is tiring and people are not going to fall for this act.
He’s through. Neither Collins nor Murkowski wants to be put in the deciding vote position, so whether Flake defects or not will have little to no impact, and that’s not even taking Joe ‘I’m undecided’ Manchin into account.
True to your username
If Manchin votes yes, it would take Murkowski, Collins, and Flake to vote no to block it. Tall order.
On the bright side, what does another creep in SCOTUS matter when Thomas has been there for 30 years?
we can hope Thomas does a Scalia...soon.
I kept thinking about this song!
In case no one's posted it yet.
How many times did he say, "I like beer"?
I wouldn't rule out Kavanaugh getting 55+ votes. If Collins & Murkowski vote yes, then expect to see a handful of red-state Dems jump on board.
Ginsburg should take a chill pill and go on a long vacation, preferably until 2020, once Budweiser Brett gets confirmed.
Not until Dems control the senate again
Schlapp has a history of doing this kind of stuff. Just look at his whitesplaining condescension towards Michael Steele.