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Well, this sounds like a fun meeting of Senate Republicans on the filibuster deal

Posted by Brian (aka trav007) Jul 18 '13, 07:28

Testy Meeting Among Senate GOP on �Nuclear Option� Deal

By Meredith Shiner
Posted at 7:07 p.m. on July 17, 2013

A meeting of Senate Republicans on Wednesday grew tense as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., told his members he could have gotten a better deal on nominations than the one negotiated by rank-and-file Republicans.

McConnell�s tone, according to multiple sources, implied that he had been kept in the dark about the talks between some in his own ranks and Democrats. However, those same Republicans say they kept McConnell updated throughout their negotiating process.

Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., got so frustrated with McConnell�s presentation of events, that he called �bullshit� loud enough for the room to hear, nearly a half-dozen sources said.

Buyer's remorse indeed (blogs.rollcall.com)

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  - Because then the Republicans have cover to change the rule on passing bills. - Bacon Jul 18, 07:40 4
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      - Bush had Congress and the Senate in Republican hands at one time and the filibuster was all the Democrats had to stop some of the worst bills and noms - Bacon Jul 18, 07:44 2
        
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        We just removed the filibuster from the Republican controlled Sentate, and we have the House majority as well. Yeehaaw!! Texas style laws for all! - President Rick Perry Jul 18, 07:52
- Presumably because they don't really think they'll win. - David Jul 18, 07:35 3
  - Well this is the reason Liz Cheney is running in WY and not VA (where she lives). She knows she can't beat Warner -- nm - MDH Jul 18, 07:41
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  - Yup. -- nm - Krusty Jul 18, 07:36

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