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Old 01-08-2009, 06:28 PM
 
Location: Alvarado, TX
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It's always so much fun to watch the antics on Capitol Hill, the one-upmanships, the back-biting, and the theatrics when the "leaders" really step in it. To wit:

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Dem Leaders Beaten by Hurricane Burris

Harry Reid is poised to let Roland Burris take a seat in the Senate — an embarrassing about-face for a Democratic leader at the pinnacle of his power.

Just a week ago, Reid said unequivocally that anyone appointed by scandal-tarred Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich “will not be seated by the Democratic Caucus.” But after a 45-minute meeting with Burris on Wednesday, Reid and Majority Whip Richard J. Durbin said they had come up with a three-part plan to get Burris into the Senate — and that the hurdles in his way would be “pretty easy” to clear.
The comments are kinda cute, too. Gotta luv that power, man!

Insider Scoop - Dem Leaders Beaten by Hurricane Burris - Texas Insider
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Old 01-08-2009, 08:50 PM
 
Location: Neither here nor there
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Probably a little arm twisting going on behind the scenes. Obama probably doesn't want any squabbling among the troops.
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Old 01-08-2009, 09:26 PM
 
Location: Brooklyn
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And that's politics!
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Old 01-09-2009, 11:54 AM
 
Location: Harrisonville
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It's always so much fun to watch the antics on Capitol Hill, the one-upmanships, the back-biting, and the theatrics when the "leaders" really step in it. To wit:

The comments are kinda cute, too. Gotta luv that power, man!

Insider Scoop - Dem Leaders Beaten by Hurricane Burris - Texas Insider
This was never in doubt. Its a procedural issue.
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