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3. They are probably afraid of alternatives

Mon Jan 20, 2025, 11:43 PM

Jan 20

There is no limit to the crazy loons he could choose instead. A$$hats like Rubio seem fine compared to other possibilities it seems.

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Life ain't fair newdeal2 Jan 20 #1

Senators are known for their collegiality. Frasier Balzov Jan 20 #2

exactly, I expected Rubio to receive the warmest reception cadoman Jan 21 #18

They are probably afraid of alternatives kerouac2 Jan 20 #3

They can't stop any of these nominees dpibel Jan 21 #7

There isn't a reason to not confirm Rubio. Mountainguy Jan 20 #4

Resistance is futile. William769 Jan 20 #5

Rubio is probably his best cabinet pick, which isn't saying much. In It to Win It Jan 20 #6

His Labor Secretary nominee (Lori Chavez-DeRemer) is better Polybius Jan 21 #14

Sadly he is the most qualified of his clown cabinet Dem4life1234 Jan 21 #9

Honestly, I suspect each and every one will Bettie Jan 21 #10

TBF, if it was Ted Cruz, the vote would be 200-0 Yavin4 Jan 21 #12

I predicted that it would be 90-95 Polybius Jan 21 #13

I believe AnyFunctioningAdult Jan 21 #15

Actually, it might have been Rubio himself that didn't vote Polybius Jan 21 #17

Fortunately for you, you don't live in Florida. William769 Jan 21 #16

WTF DEMS? larwdem Jan 21 #19

Right? ZonkerHarris Jan 21 #20