Posted on 10/05/2018 5:38:59 PM PDT by yesthatjallen
Then Mitch could hold the vote open, bring Daines back and have Pence break the tie.
But it’s not likely Murk will change. She made a deal and has to keep her end to collect.
The idea is to elect Kav by two votes so he won’t be the firat Justice approved by just one vote since 1881!
The media would love to run that story.
That f’n Daines better be there—I don’t trust any one of the f-tards!!
Senator McConnell needs to remove her as the Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman asap. It’s the right thing to do.
Real courageous of you, Senator Switzerland. [/sarc]
If I understand it correctly, it is intended to be a courtesy to Daines to let Daines stay longer at his daughter’s wedding. The margin of winning will remain the same (one vote). It would be something like 50 to 48 instead of 51 to 49.
I think the winning margin could still grow between now and the approval vote since everyone is now committed and senators still have time to switch sides so long as the approval outcome is not changed. I don’t think Daines coming back and voting once Murkowski votes present would be a good idea since it would to some degree decrease institutional trust in McConnell along with any Republican successor. However Murkowski’s reasoning seems weak enough that it seems to me conceivable that her mindset could be swayed in the direction of Kavanaugh in the final vote. This could be some kind of low grade kabuki. Another way Murkowski could be swayed is if Trump intervened with a carrot or a stick. If so someone ought to make sure Murkowski understands what is going on since she seems as dumb as a rock.
As far as Feinstein strongarming her, my own thinking of the publicized photos of their discussion should not be over-analyzed. In some videos Feinstein seems to sway from one side to another. This makes me wonder if Feinstein has a problem with her legs— specifically her hips. Anyone know more details of her physical condition? I did not watch the entire bombast body language video but imho the possibility of an ambulatory-related physical ailment should be taken into consideration when trying to analyze Feinstein’s body language. Hip arthritis, knee problems, plantar fascitis, etc.
Yes I know. I live 13 miles from Maine.
It cracks me up when people here demand she be replaced by a “real conservative”. If she gets replaced, it will be by a communist.
That picture of ChiDiFi dressing down a cowering Murk is a career ender.
If you're worried about Kavanaugh voting against something you hold dear and overturning legislation from SCOTUS, do what your job is and put in the enabling legislation or amendments.
I know your works. You are neither cold with apathy nor hot with passion. It would be better if you were one or the other, but you are neither. So because you are lukewarm, neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.
— Rev. 3:15-16
this !!!!!!!!!!! remove her from any committee!
Are you sure you're a professional, and if so, a professional what? The poster was referring to Daines as evidenced by the comment....
The dude gets paid to do one thing: vote.
And he's out when needed the most.
If it were Murkowski that the poster was referring to, why say that he/she would be out during the vote when it's clear that Murkowski will vote present.
The article mentions Murkowski's rationale for voting present, hence the comment by the poster you felt needed correcting.
collect what?
Litmus test on how people will vote on a specific issue is an horrible way to perform this constitutional role
Well put.
Yes, and you watch John’s Testicles will now run ads saying “see, this is what you get when you vote for a Republican.” Daines should be ashamed! Mandatory weekend work is part of the job description.
Also, Murk "pairing" her vote assures that there will be a Quorum. 51 Senators.
Paul KaneVerified account @pkcapitol
When less than a quorum votes, but the addition of names of Senators present and paired and announcing votes made a quorum, the vote is valid. Riddicks Senate Procedure, p. 1431."
Otherwise the Dems and Murk could walk out and there wouldn't be a quorum to vote. (Unless my math is off.)
The man won't vote on possibly the most important vote of his lifetime because of his daughter's wedding. ARE YOU KIDDING ME ?!?!
Sen. Steve Daines - charter a private jet to get you to and from DC - or better yet - change your daughter's wedding date. Your daughter can get married on any day. Move the wedding date. There are bigger fish to fry here brother !!! The Kavanaugh vote is SATURDAY! Do what you were elected to do man!
Murkowski made her choice, let her stand by herself and take the slings and arrows from public. She's corrupt, shameless, power hungry, and a fool.
The GOP should shun her and after the mid-terms, strip her of her unearned seniority and committee posts, and move her office into the hallway. And if the merest taint of collusion with Feinstein touches her, publish for the world to see.
FOFL!!
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