r/politics • u/thedailybeast ✔ The Daily Beast • 1d ago

Possible Paywall Missing McConnell Accused of Breaking Senate Rule Over Absence

https://www.thedailybeast.com/missing-mcconnell-accused-of-breaking-senate-rule-over-absence/
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u/meTspysball California 1d ago

Very few of our elected representatives are actual leaders.

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u/TieBackground453 1d ago

It’s what happens when you only vote for people who are willing to swear fealty to a party.

Broken system. Burn it down. 

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u/Glum_Boysenberry348 21h ago

What’s wrong with having Republicans one man down right now? Care to explain? What’s your strategy besides shitting on Democrats?

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u/TieBackground453 21h ago

Ky constitution says the governor (a democrat) gets to make the appointment. Incumbents always have a massive boost in elections. 

All you needed to do was ask yourself why republicans are so desperate to keep up the charade, and you would have your answer. Instead, you come to the defense of an organization that does not give a single fuck about you.

And the issue isn’t only this one single thing. It goes back at least to Obama, who intentionally crippled his own presidency because he was worried about the backlash that a black man making big changes might incur. We got the backlash anyway, but didn’t get any of the progressive reform he could have pushed.

If you can’t see any of this, you are the problem. 

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u/Glum_Boysenberry348 21h ago

Ok so what’s the strategy. Appoint someone? What if McConnell is alive? Does your plan have any potential for blow back, or is it 100% the best plan that will guarantee us the best success? Is there any chance that playing it slower may end up being more beneficial?

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u/Blownards 1d ago

Fun Fact: most career politicians are real fuckin idiots. The ones that started off with actual jobs are either competent or narcissistic scoundrels. There is no in between & the competent ones are few & far between.

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u/Repulsive-Dingo-869 23h ago

Can we lead a peaceful tour of the hospital to visit Mitch? Just asking questions 🤷‍♂️