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Source: Senate GOP Refuses to Strategize Against Obama
NRO ^ | 12/2/2014 | Joel Gehrke

Posted on 12/02/2014 3:45:21 PM PST by mojito

Senate Republicans had no appetite for discussing how to thwart President Obama’s executive orders on immigration during the conference’s weekly lunch, according to a source familiar with the meeting.

Senator Mike Lee (R., Utah) and Senator David Vitter (R., La.) tried to broach the topic, but were ignored.

“At different times, Lee and Vitter stood up and tried to begin a discussion about what the plan was and asked leadership about what their strategy was to deal with the spending bill and respond to Obama executive amnesty, and the reply was always an effort to try to change the subject to the ozone rule from the EPA or some other issue, and it was just bizarre,” the source said.

(Excerpt) Read more at nationalreview.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Front Page News; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: davidvitter; immigration; mikelee; mitchmcconnell; obama
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To: blackdog

If we’d stop electing people with so much dirt on them we wouldn’t have people who can be blackmailed by the Lois Lerners. And we’d have SC Justices who weren’t appointed and confirmed by people who can be blackmailed.


61 posted on 12/03/2014 8:43:33 AM PST by VerySadAmerican
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To: Sunsong

It would be very effective if the republicans would get out there screaming you scenario thus letting the illegals know they’re in deep shat if they register.


62 posted on 12/03/2014 8:45:12 AM PST by VerySadAmerican
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To: mojito

IMHO, there’s a 60% chance the pubbies will not change their philosophy one bit when they control both the House and the Senate.

Too many entrenched people in charge. We desperately need new blood.


63 posted on 12/03/2014 8:52:38 AM PST by upchuck (Ferguson: Put your hands down and got to work!)
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To: demshateGod

Females put Obama in the White House. Might as well make it official who destroyed America.


64 posted on 12/03/2014 9:33:27 AM PST by CivilWarBrewing
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To: CivilWarBrewing

“Single” females - don’t lump them all in.

“Single” females will vote for socialists because they’re seeking a provider and protector.

Marrieds understand that socialism steals resources from THEIR family.


65 posted on 12/03/2014 9:35:20 AM PST by MrB (The difference between a Humanist and a Satanist - the latter admits whom he's working for)
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To: upchuck; All

Where is our faith? America has turned away from God in large part.

Heavenly Father we bow humbly before Thee asking for forgiveness and direction during this time of peril for AMERICA! Allow not for evil to possess the power in America. Forgive our weak participation in the direction of our government. Turn our nation back to Thee LORD, show Thy purpose and power, encourage us to stand strong and have FAITH as we are to proceed and save this Nation from the serving of evil, We praise Thee and thank Thee for Thy Grace, Love, goodness, mercy, loving kindness, and righteousness, in Jesus name we pray.

We know nothing is impossible to Thee Father, show the way to serve Thee and bless America with Thy favor, We pray for the peace of Jerusalem, Israel, and for all seeking to know Thee and serve Thee ever, Allow not for evil to seize and control America, in Jesus name we pray. Amen. Amen.


66 posted on 12/03/2014 9:45:25 AM PST by geologist ("If you love me, keep my commands" .... John 14 :15)
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To: upchuck

” Too many entrenched people in charge. We desperately need new blood.”

The entrenched have all the money though. Bought & paid for whores.


67 posted on 12/03/2014 9:56:15 AM PST by stephenjohnbanker (The only people in the world who fear Obama are American citizens.)
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To: geologist

” Where is our faith? America has turned away from God in large part.”

No. Only those in power turned away, so it just appears that way.


68 posted on 12/03/2014 9:58:05 AM PST by stephenjohnbanker (The only people in the world who fear Obama are American citizens.)
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To: mojito

Geez, has anyone considered MAYBE the GOP doesn’t want to discuss strategy in public?

Who the hell tells the enemy it’s battle plans in advance?

The IQ level on this forum has dropped precipitously over the past few years judging by how gullible and eager to accept the gloom and doom crap tossed about by the media. They do this knowing the media deliberately indulges in misinformation and looks to promote discord in the Republican ranks.


69 posted on 12/03/2014 1:53:38 PM PST by billyboy15
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To: billyboy15

Since your own IQ is so towering that you can presume to lecture to the rest of us, you undoubtedly know that these Senate Republican lunches, which have a reputation for vigorous give and take, are not open to the public or members of the press, but confined to GOP members of the Senate and very limited staff - hence the discretely leaked nature of this story.


70 posted on 12/04/2014 12:24:44 PM PST by mojito (Zero, our Nero.)
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To: mojito

Do you believe in the tooth fairy also?


71 posted on 12/05/2014 1:23:21 PM PST by billyboy15
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To: billyboy15
While the jury remains out on the tooth fairy, you can continue to believe in your hero, Mitch McConnell.

Both deal in the realm of make-believe, but the tooth fairy will at least put a shiny quarter under your pillow.

Because while Mitch has promised and promised to thwart the 0bamanistas, alas, he's always a shiny new quarter short.

Which means that, yes, I put more faith in the tooth fairy than in anything that Mitch says or does.

72 posted on 12/05/2014 2:51:35 PM PST by mojito (Zero, our Nero.)
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To: mojito

The question is as my point was, it makes NO SENSE to telegraph either tactical or strategic plans. Your claim the meetings are “closed door” is a joke given today’s technology and ease with which so many would sell their souls for no more than 2 pieces of coal much less 8 pieces of silver.

I have NO idea what McConnell will do and neither do you.

We will have to wait and see.


73 posted on 12/06/2014 7:01:20 AM PST by billyboy15
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To: All
Repubs don't want to confront Obama? Oh heck, that's B/C, from the looks of the midterm map, Democrats strengthened their control w/ literally "hundreds" of votes.

Votes in inner-city slums, gangland strongholds, sleazy Hollywood motels, payday loan mills; wire transfer outlets, fast food joints, landfills, Indian reservations, pineapple plantations, Boston beaneries, coastal clam shacks and surf shops.

What the Republican takeover looks like as of midnight 11/5---Alaska is Repub, LA went Repub Dec 6. (Map courtesy of http://www.nationaljournal.com)

FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA A sweet irony---the "party of the people" lacerated, and dumped, by "the people."

74 posted on 12/07/2014 7:22:27 AM PST by Liz (Pres Reagan on govt shutdown: "Let's close it down and see if anyone notices.")
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