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TheresNoMoney
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Junior Chimp
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« on: September 22, 2005, 12:39:33 PM »
Looks like I was a little high on my prediction.

I think Roberts will now pass with 75-80 votes.

Little known fact: Roberts and Russ Feingold were in the same graduating class from law school. I wonder if they were friendly.
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TheresNoMoney
Scoonie
Junior Chimp
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E: -3.25, S: -2.72
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2005, 12:43:34 PM »
Quote from: Tredrick on September 22, 2005, 12:42:38 PM
Well, that will teach you to make political predictions while using illegal drugs.

Sure will!
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TheresNoMoney
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Junior Chimp
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E: -3.25, S: -2.72
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2005, 02:27:29 PM »
Quote from: Democratic 'Hawk' on September 22, 2005, 02:21:01 PM
You're not the only one. I predicted 85-15. Look's like I'm going to be wrong. Never mind, I guess, I'll get over it Wink

It'll be around 80 I think.
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TheresNoMoney
Scoonie
Junior Chimp
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Posts: 7,907


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E: -3.25, S: -2.72
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2005, 03:38:48 PM »
Quote from: Senator Ebowed on September 22, 2005, 03:31:43 PM
I find it hard to believe that Harry Reid is opposing the nomination of a perfectly fine choice like John Roberts.

How do you know he's a "fine choice"?
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TheresNoMoney
Scoonie
Junior Chimp
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E: -3.25, S: -2.72
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2005, 12:23:24 PM »
Quote from: Democratic 'Hawk' on September 23, 2005, 11:49:10 AM
I have to admit Reid the big 'Nay' surprise, while Feingold's the big 'Aye' surprise

That really shouldn't be surprising given Feingold's past record and Reid's new position as Minority Leader.
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TheresNoMoney
Scoonie
Junior Chimp
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E: -3.25, S: -2.72
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2005, 12:51:24 PM »
Politics really doesn't play a role in Feingold's votes.

He is the most principled man in the Senate. Whether it helps him or hurts him, he votes his conscience and his principles.
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TheresNoMoney
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Junior Chimp
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« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2005, 12:53:31 PM »
Evan Bayh announced he is voting no.
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TheresNoMoney
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Junior Chimp
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E: -3.25, S: -2.72
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2005, 10:41:59 PM »
Quote from: AndrewBerger on September 23, 2005, 08:00:07 PM
I thought he liked Roberts because he was from Indiana?

I like that criteria! If he's from your home state, he gets a pass!
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TheresNoMoney
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Junior Chimp
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E: -3.25, S: -2.72
« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2005, 10:48:43 PM »

That's scary. Basing a vote on what state someone is from is something a 5th grader would do.

Quote from: AndrewBerger on September 23, 2005, 10:45:17 PM
I thought Bayh gave a speech supporting Roberts and included all kinds of sh**t about Indiana at the hearings or whatever.

Home state Senators always introduce the Supreme Court nominees. It's tradition. Doesn't really mean much at all.
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