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November 08, 2012
Harry Reid Vows To Change Senate Rules To Make It Easier For Obama To Ram His Agenda Down Our Throats…
Harry Reid Vows To Change Senate Rules To Make It Easier For Obama To Ram His Agenda Down Our Throats…
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) pledged on Wednesday to change the rules of the Senate so that the minority party has fewer tools to obstruct legislative business.
In his first post-election press conference, the Nevada Democrat said he wouldn’t go so far as to eliminate the filibuster, which requires 60 votes for the chamber to enter and exit the amendment and debate process. But in remarks meant to preview a more combative approach during the next session, he warned Republicans that obstructionism as a tactic won’t be tolerated — or as technically feasible.
“I want to work together, but I also want everyone to also understand, you cannot push us around. We want to work together,” Reid said.
“I do” have plans to change the Senate rules, he added. “I have said so publicly and I continue to feel that way … I think the rules have been abused, and we are going to work to change them. We will not do away with the filibuster, but we will make the senate a more meaningful place. We are going to make it so we can get things done.”
Wild Thing's comment............
The non Romney voters must be thrilled with this.
Posted by Wild Thing at November 8, 2012 02:48 AM
Comments
The Emperor will take control of the Senate.
Posted by: BobF at November 8, 2012 09:17 AM
