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In reply to the discussion: 'It Won't Even Be Close': As Many As 30 Republican Senators Are Reportedly a 'No' on Matt Gaetz [View all]Irish_Dem
(57,070 posts)43. If you are an R, do overs are always possible.
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'It Won't Even Be Close': As Many As 30 Republican Senators Are Reportedly a 'No' on Matt Gaetz [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Friday
OP
3. Or Gaetz is just a distraction to provide cover for other Russian assets being placed at high levels of govt.
Irish_Dem
Friday
#3
I think Trump is giving Gaetz cover for his resignation to make the report moot.
CincyDem
Friday
#18
Accorrding to some of the commentators on MSNBC, Gaetz is the most hated person in the entire US Congress.
ShazzieB
Saturday
#53
I have read and heard that he is one of the most disliked members on Capitol Hill. So it would seem some of their
Ford_Prefect
Friday
#40
HOWEVER, I've heard it said be several people that he can still come back to the House in January
groundloop
Friday
#22
I don't think it was ever a serious appointment. I think it was to give him a plausible excuse to resign...
Pacifist Patriot
Friday
#9
I think it's cute that senators think they will have a chance to advise and consent on this. Just adorable.
Walleye
Friday
#11
He's going to withdraw his nomination so that report never sees the light of day.
Baitball Blogger
Friday
#13
Rethug senators talk 'spine' talk on confirmations, but by Jan 3rd Trump will break them and
ancianita
Saturday
#70
Wasn't Trump's position that Congress needs to give him the power to make recess appointments?
Karasu
Friday
#39
Huge blow to Trump's authority. Hopefully a sign of GOP resistance to Trump's worst instincts.
Doodley
Saturday
#52
I don't think either this nomination or the one for SedDefense gets a vote. They will "withdraw" soon, imho. /nt
artemisia1
Saturday
#61