There is no GOP “mandate”: Not even Republicans know what their governing agenda is

[KingOrfeo]

From Salon:

Wednesday, Nov 5, 2014 11:05 AM EST

There is no GOP “mandate”: Not even Republicans know what their governing agenda is

If last night's big GOP win gave the party a "mandate," then someone should tell the Republicans what it is

Simon Maloy

Well… that was ugly. Actually, “ugly” isn’t quite strong enough a word for what happened to the Democrats last night. Brutal, savage, vicious – pick your hyperbolic adjective, you really can’t go wrong or risk going overboard. Republicans took the Senate, torpedoed incumbents, took most of the “toss-up” gubernatorial races, and made close contests of races that had no business being close. The Democrats’ vaunted voter targeting and mobilization programs, which were supposed to hold back the tide and ride to the rescue of one or two incumbents, failed horribly at turning out the party’s base. Trailing not far behind the Democrats for “worst election night” were the pollsters, who screwed up basically everything, most notably the Senate race in Virginia.

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[Amberchgo]

LOL.... didnt take the looney left long to come out with the "it doesn't matter" posts.

As The One once said ... elections have consequences. And this one puts the GOP in charge of the House and Senate and adds to their State houses as well.

Spin that baby!

 

[PayDay]

Orf. Man. You're a looney:
https://www.gop.com/platform/

 

[KingOrfeo]

LOL.... didnt take the looney left long to come out with the "it doesn't matter" posts.

Oh, it matters, all right. But Maloy -- who knows and says it matters -- is entirely right.

 

[RobDownSouth]

LOL.... didnt take the looney left long to come out with the "it doesn't matter" posts.

As The One once said ... elections have consequences. And this one puts the GOP in charge of the House and Senate and adds to their State houses as well.

Spin that baby!

Simple yes or no question here, Amber

Do the Republicans have a veto-proof majority?

If not, what changes, other than the ability to have up/down votes on federal judges?

Hmmmmmmmmmm?

 

[PayDay]

Oh, it matters, all right. But Maloy -- who knows and says it matters -- is entirely right.

Says you and her.
http://papyr.com/hypertextbooks/comp2/manipula.htm

 

[contrifan32]

Simple yes or no question here, Amber

Do the Republicans have a veto-proof majority?

If not, what changes, other than the ability to have up/down votes on federal judges?

Hmmmmmmmmmm?

If its OK I will answer. No

What changes is that the Republicans will no longer be accused as the obstructionist.

 

[RobDownSouth]

If its OK I will answer. No

What changes is that the Republicans will no longer be accused as the obstructionist.

And that will allow Republicans to enact their toxic policies how?
Hmmm?

 

[NeverEndingMe]

what was obama's mandate ... welfare for his slaves?


fuck you. get a fucking job

 

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[KingOrfeo]

Orf. Man. You're a looney:
https://www.gop.com/platform/

Yes, they have a platform, they always have a platform, it means nothing.

 

[KingOrfeo]

Says you and her.
http://papyr.com/hypertextbooks/comp2/manipula.htm

What was that link about grammar in aid of?

If you're going to be a grammar Nazi, you should have written "Says you and she." Or, rather, "you and he," since Simon Maloy is male.

 

[KingOrfeo]

You're full of shit. All of the newly elected senators ran on repealing Obamacare.

So what? It still won't be repealed, because the Pubs still don't have a veto-proof majority.

 

[contrifan32]

And that will allow Republicans to enact their toxic policies how?
Hmmm?

Points... laughs

 

[KingOrfeo]

What changes is that the Republicans will no longer be accused as the obstructionist.

They will if they keep blocking Obama's appointments. Do you really think they're about to stop that now that it's easier?

 

[PayDay]

What was that link about grammar in aid of?

If you're going to be a grammar Nazi, you should have written "Says you and she." Or, rather, "you and he," since Simon Maloy is male.

I am not a grammar nazi. Not why I posted it.
Think: pandering to the audience.

 

[RobDownSouth]

I am not a grammar nazi. Not why I posted it.
Think: pandering to the audience.

I'm thinking you went with a generic non-sequitur here, hoping folks would pass over your colossal ignorance about the Constitutional amendment process.

"51 percent can be 67 percent and even 75 percent if you squint REALLLY GOOD!" - MayDay

 

[NeverEndingMe]

I am not a grammar nazi. Not why I posted it.
Think: pandering to the audience.

what irkes me about izzy, kingofWelfareTards, and Rob....is there refusal to pay their fair share. they feel entitled to other people's money

 

[PayDay]

I'm thinking you went with a generic non-sequitur here, hoping folks would pass over your colossal ignorance about the Constitutional amendment process.

"51 percent can be 67 percent and even 75 percent if you squint REALLLY GOOD!" - MayDay

You have no basis of proof for that.

 

[PayDay]

what irkes me about izzy, kingofWelfareTards, and Rob....is there refusal to pay their fair share. they feel entitled to other people's money

I have no basis of proof for this.

 

[RobDownSouth]

You have no basis of proof for that.

By all means, spanky, you brought up the Constitutional amendment process, and suggested it was an avenue for repealing Obamacare.

Why not share with us the exact numbers needed to amend the US constitution, and how the Republicans now have these numbers?

Then we can laugh at you again.

 

[PayDay]

By all means, spanky, you brought up the Constitutional amendment process, and suggested it was an avenue for repealing Obamacare.

Why not share with us the exact numbers needed to amend the US constitution, and how the Republicans now have these numbers?

Then we can laugh at you again.

You never validated the argument. I'm still waiting. Turn down the crazy and try some factual debate.

Your entire point relies on the fact that no Dem would ever vote with the other party.

 

[M. Jordan]

You're full of shit. All of the newly elected senators ran on repealing Obamacare. Obama himself said his policies were on the ballot. Americans don't like Obama, his agenda, or his party. They just gave the Republicans a mandate to de-construct his agenda, his signature legislation, and his lawlessness. Hillary and Eric Holder sitting on the SCOTUS must have scared the shit out of the majority. It's over, the Democrats, their national leadership, their President, has been repudiated in detail.

I actually agree with much of what you have said but, history has shown us that having control of both houses doesn't automatically mean that things will get done. There is much infighting among both parties and a lot of me first politics. We will see but, don't get your hopes too high.

 

[RobDownSouth]

You never validated the argument. I'm still waiting. Turn down the crazy and try some factual debate.

Your entire point relies on the fact that no Dem would ever vote with the other party.

LOL, and you are guilty of wishful thinking if you believe you have the numbers to push a Constitutional amendment to outlaw Obamacare.

You don't have the necessary votes to do a 2/3 override of a Presidential veto, but you think you have the 3/4 vote necessary to enact an amendment.

That's beyond stupid. You're in Vetteman territory, son.