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"Nuclear option" term for reconciliation makes jump from media to RNC chairman Steele

August 20, 2009 9:21 pm ET

From the August 20 edition of Fox News' Hannity:

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Previously:

Media: When Dems use budget process to pass bills, it's the "nuclear option"

Morris redefines use of budget reconciliation process as "the so-called nuclear option"

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    • Author by The_Cat (August 20, 2009 9:36 pm ET)
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      OT a bit, but I was watching MSNBC (Rachel Maddow) and they quoted Grassley, one of a 'gang of six' I believe, as saying he thought there should be at least 80 votes for the health coverage legislation. Not 51, like the constitution says. Not even 60, to break the filibuster. 80 votes! You know, Senator Grassley, it only takes 75 votes to amend the Constitution!
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      • Author by snoopy (August 20, 2009 9:50 pm ET)
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        I reported that one earlier today. A total of three republicans are now on record calling for that. Makes you wonder if they are trying to change the rules because they are losing...
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      • Author by shaggles (August 21, 2009 5:40 pm ET)
           
        So when they were in charge they wanted (or at least threatened) to change the rules to make it harder for the minority caucus to filibuster. But now that they're the minority they want 80% aproval to pass a bill? Give me a break. If they ever regain control of the Senate they'll forget about that PDQ and probably suggest that minority party members only equal 3/5 of a Senator each so they can pass a bill with 40 votes.
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    • Author by HistoricallyCorrect (August 20, 2009 10:35 pm ET)
         
      *sighs* Michael Steele does what he can to keep constituents, not educate or inform them.
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    • Author by dmhack (August 20, 2009 10:38 pm ET)
         
      Nuclear option, death panels, Hitler... all the Republicans have ever brought to health care reform is fear.
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    • Author by snoopy (August 20, 2009 10:50 pm ET)
         
      Isn't that a nazi party symbol on uncle t - er, I mean steele's lapel?
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    • Author by blk-in-alabam (August 20, 2009 11:30 pm ET)
         
      Same bat........................................................
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    • Author by Sarah's Trusty Telepalmer (August 22, 2009 10:25 am ET)
         
      these two are LITERALLY connected at the hip... every time steele is on the show, its like a total love-fest. segments like this are just filled with repeating far-right talking points followed by disgusting butt-hugging. *hurl*

      it pales in comparison to the ridiculous claims from the right about msnbc (or even cnn) supposedly being in love with president obama. the only difference here is they dont have their hero george bush to complete the threesome.

      (i apologize for any reference(s) that might seem derogatory... that is not my intention.)
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