Speaking Thursday from the White House briefing room, Obama said the change was needed to deal with Republicans unprecedented pattern of obstruction. Changing the rules, in violation of the rules, by a simple majority vote is not a one-time action, he warned. If a Senate majority demonstrates it can make such a change once, there are no rules that bind a majority, and all future majorities will feel free to exercise the same power, not just on judges and executive appointments but on legislation. Eric Holder is on the hot seat. This is the retaliation. Change the rules so the Republicans can not stop nominations. Obama wants a new law and legislation, Reid makes it happen.
Posted on: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 21:41:43 +0000
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