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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]BumRushDaShow
(142,220 posts)34. Well within the OP article
that was only one of a couple of estimated number quotes, where others threw out different numbers...
One person familiar with the conversations among Republican senators said significantly more than four of them are opposed, which would be enough to tank Gaetzs chances. People are pissed, the person said.
Other estimates ranged from more than a dozen Republican no votes to more than 30. It wont even be close, another person said.
Other estimates ranged from more than a dozen Republican no votes to more than 30. It wont even be close, another person said.
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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