That does not fit the narrative for some of the members here so I will be ignored
where did he say this?
Those A ratings need to be reduced....and now.
Is there a reason why folks would think the NRA would not reduce the "bad" senator's ratings?
When the "Hastert Rule" was brought up, that no "gun control" legislation would be brought to the floor without a majority of the GOP caucus supporting it, rather than agree, he said he always tried to pass legislation that a majority of his caucus supported. While that difference is miniscule amongst the majority of the population, in Washington, he might as well have told them all to pound sand.
Blessings,
Bill
Just a thought, but I feel like folks are a little too confident. Nothing gets done. Another shooting. And the media and democrats will pile it onto those who voted against the crap they're pushing right now. Next thing we know the left picks up a bunch of seats and then we're really screwed.
On Thursday, in the midst of ongoing national debate over prospective gun control and comprehensive immigration legislation, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) said that he didn’t need the approval of a majority of his own party to move forward with legislation. Referring to the so-called Hastert Rule, named after former House Speaker Denny Hastert (R-IL), which dictated that House leadership not bring up any bill for a vote without the support of a majority of the majority party, Boehner said, “Listen: It was never a rule to begin with.”
Then, realizing the gravity of admitting that he could move without a majority of his own party, Boehner added, “And certainly my prerogative – my intention is to always pass bills with strong Republican support.”
He has went thru with legislation without a majority of his party 5 times since becoming speaker.
Well as much debate there was here about where Dan Coats stood, I would imagine there are many having that conversation. The 16 republicans voted to close debate. Nothing more. It's not gloom and doom. The bill itself can still be filibustered. How do we know the ones who were FOR the filibuster were not supportive of the 16? We end debate, vote, it fails, its over. I will not get worked up over a procedural cloture vote.
I'll remember you said that when universal background checks makes its way through the Senate or some other anti-gun law, no matter how watered down.
Now we can have a vote on a bill (DOA in the house) in the senate and see these senators put their money where their mouth is. This bill is a nightmare for Harry Reed and the democrats and that is why they voted for it.
It will FORCE democrats in red states to take a position on record.
The last thing Reed wants to do is bring a go nowhere bill to the floor and make risky seats go on record.