Why Did GOP Senators Back Down on Filibuster?
In their quest to thwart President Obama, Republicans do not fear the hobgoblin of consistency.
For much of this decade, Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama, now the top Republican on the Judiciary Committee, led the fight against Democratic filibusters of George W. Bush's judicial nominees. He decried Democrats' "unprecedented, obstructive tactics." To have Bush nominees "opposed on a partisan filibuster, it is really wrong," he added. He demanded they get "an up-and-down vote." He praised Republican leaders because they "opposed judicial filibusters" and have "been consistent on this issue even when it was not to their political benefit to do so."
So now a Democratic president is in the White House and he has nominated his first appellate judicial nominee, U.S. District Judge David Hamilton. And what did Sessions do? He went to the floor and led a filibuster.
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Doc H
1948 - from an interview during the presidential campaign,
[Ed. note: Norman Thomas and Gus Hall, the U.S. Communist Party Candidate, both quit American politics, agreeing that the Republican and Democratic parties had adopted every plank on the Communist/Socialist and they no longer had an alternate party platform on which to run.]
"We are screwed."
Doc H
FBO!
Their careers ended yesterday. The election ads will show them to be the democrats that they are. When these "elected officials" return home for the holidays, perhaps the good people these individuals represent will rediscover the age old holiday decoration tradition of tar-and-feathering?
Bell2ring
Don't the million or so Cubans in Miami realize what the liberals are trying to do, what the news media is trying to do, tCuban's who were seeking a better home will be under another Castro wanta be soon if we stay on this path.
Statesman/Patriot
The filibuster is all that stands in the way of the Obamacare. It is the ONLY weapon. This was a trial run, and it surely didn't do so well.
sue of al
ask the people what they think this would not be happening
red dot in a blue state
Jeff Sessions has a stronger ethical barometer than anyone else in the Senate. Sometimes the best way to teach someone right from wrong it to treat them in kind.
Someone bites you, you bite them back.
I am Jeff Sessions biggest Fan in Michigan cut him a break please he earned it.
Tony P. (VA. Patriot - Oath Keeper)
And these people wonder why the Conservative base is not supporting them? They are a laughing stock.
KraziKofiMan
Fowl dung.
Charlie Horse
They are a bunch of gutless wonders.
quentin
While watching the Senate debate about the confirmations, I specifically heard Sen. Murkowski (R-AK) state she could not support his nomination. Then, lo and behold, she voted for him. The republican party is in deep doo-do.
jimmyoo9
NEED TO START A NEW PARTY HELL WITH THE REPUBLICANS ,NEED A INDEP PARTY HELL WITH DEM AND REP
Loyal American
Judge David Hamilton is a ACORN associate.
Jim in JAX
And as such he makes the dems look stupid without a filibuster.
Recon
In a time of Universal Deceit,
telling the Truth,
becomes a Revolutionary Act.
2010 revolt
I will call them PINK SLIPED, our employees will be fired!!!
Soviet Redux
I am very disappointed in all ten of them, especially Sen. Cornyn from Texas. RINO, I guess. A big disappointment...
Libertarian
Because they`re gutless!
Collateral Damage
Isn't self-righteous hypocrisy a mandatory requirement of the Repug Party platform?
OneNationUnrGOD
RINOS ARE STUPID, THEY KEEP CAVING IN BELIEVING THAT THE DEMS WILL TREAT THEM THE SAME WAY IN RETURN.!!!! THEY NEVER EVER LEARN, AND THEY HAVE NO BACK BONE OR CONVICTIONS
joeyblueyes
THERES NOT A DIMES WORTH OF DIFFERENCE, BETWEEN BOTH PARTIES, AMERICA IS DONE FOR, UNLESS WE MOUNT UP AND GET ACTIVE
Recon
Sarah, Liz, Michele, Marsha have Ba**s.
What the Hell,
the Repussicons & Demorats, are a boil on America's ASS.
canyongirl
OUT WITH THEM ALL !!!
spineless, b__less cowards!
Delores CH WV
Eric Holder will cause Obama the 2012 elections , that is why? He who waits gets the last laugh!!!!! Holder is a blind nutcase! He who thinks he is tall will fall further to the ground!
Lemure
Because the Republicans have to grow their spines back before they will stand up to this administration. Don't worry, their voters will take care of them.
TruthSpeaker
Republican Senator = No huevos.
sigma7
Im here in Knoxville and I agree , Lamar must go ! . As a "so called " conservative he is very unreliable and wimpy on conservative issues. Unfortunately Corker isn't much better. We need real Conservatives. This decision seals his fate with me , I will actively campaign against him.
Cisco
Lamar Alexander (R-TN)
Saxby Chambliss (R-GA)
John Cornyn (R-TX)
Orrin Hatch (R-UT)
Richard Lugar (R-IN)
John Thune (R-SD)
Judd Gregg (R-NH)
Olympia Snowe (R-ME)
Susan Collins (R-ME)
Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
DON'T TREAD ON ME-VIETVET 68
This is why we have to get rid of the RINO'S1 They are gutless, spineless and cowards!
Judgment
Spineless. Will there ever be a majority of Republicans, with a "Strong Backbone" in the Senate, who will not Compromise their Good Primcipals and Values.
In Palin We Trust
These RINOs are a disgrace. It is their patriotic duty to stand up and fight, they should tared, feathered and paraded through Washington.
Just another example why we the people must pick up the gauntlet.
Palin 2012
http://inpalinwetrust.wordpress.com/
Recon
If the truth were known,
America would never have elected Mr. Obama president.
The mainstream media succeeded in the greatest fraud in American history – electing this inexperienced, untested, far-out radical who actually hates America.
To paraphrase Bill Clinton,
'we got 2 for the price of 1'
What a price we’re paying for that transaction!
PC is a boil on America's ASS.
Lefty
Judicial reject Jeff Sessions, had his pity-petty revenge filibuster stopped by Republicans embarassed to be associated with his childishness.
NorthAmerican Bluejacket
Resist the devil....
FTW
No kahonies
citrus
Because they got tired of these games? Fillibusters are one of the worst ideas this country ever came up with. One person gets to waste everyone's time blathering on about something that most of the time isn't even related. They should have just gotten to the vote and voted it down. Theres no need for these frivolities and mockery of democracy.
JPT
they are not conservative, but Rinos
When we see them in the bread line, shove them to the back!
ar547
Pink slips are not just for Dems??
FAILURE-IN-CHIEF
Time for them to enjoy the America that we're getting stuck with in unemployment lines.
Sandy in Indiana
The lack of cojones in Government is what has hindered our growth as a nation for decades. Some of these RINO's need to be voted out in 2010.
Artesian
Try ALL. Some is weak sauce man. They must all go!
FAILURE-IN-CHIEF
In 2010 I'm not re-electing any of these bums, they're all out, start from scratch America.
Xlorrax
if they pass healthcare its because they been bought off just like how it was done in the house .. they love to buy of the opposition
FAILURE-IN-CHIEF
.Dirt bags love that free money, untill we no longer have dirt bags or money America is screwed.
Muad'Dib
Did I read a different article than the rest of you?
FAILURE-IN-CHIEF
No, the judge is a total liberal P.O.S. and he just let it happen.
Missing Reagan
lol, I was wondering the same thing.
Shannon in Texas
Softcore Libs calling themselves CONSERVATIVES must be voted out with the LIBS....Lets do it
TexGal1836
They have no spines........
FAILURE-IN-CHIEF
Another word for spines could be pricks?