Posted on 09/03/2018 4:55:33 AM PDT by kevcol
With attempts to attack Judge Brett M. Kavanaughs record failing, Democrats over the weekend mounted a last-ditch bid to derail his confirmation to the Supreme Court by claiming that the vetting process is so bad that it demands a do-over.
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota Democrat, expressed remorse that her party eviscerated the power of the filibuster five years ago, leaving them no path to stop Judge Kavanaugh, barring Republican defections.
Ms. Klobuchar, who voted with fellow Democrats in 2013 to trigger the nuclear option and curtail the filibuster, said she would support reverting to the 60-vote rule should her party regain the Senate.
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Nuke Kavanaugh in. Call it “The Reid Option” when you do it.
I’ll be popping some popcorn. Be sure to say you used “The Reid Option” on TV and in the press.
In 2018, 35 Senate seats are in play - 26 Dem, and 9 GOP
In 2020, 31 Senate seats are in play - 11 Dem, and 20 GOP
(MN and MS are filled by Special Elections this cycle)
in 2022, 34 Senate seats are in play - 12 Dem, and 22 GOP
The tough defense the Dems have this cycle will be borne by the RNC for the next 2 cycles.
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