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ellisonz

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5. Oh JD...

Reply to JDPriestly (Reply #4)

Tue Dec 13, 2011, 02:36 AM

Dec 2011

When are you just going to accept that Congress is the preeminent branch of government and without strong majorities (60+) in the Senate it doesn't really matter who is President on anything that requires an appropriations measure or change to the tax code.

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Is there really a demand for a John Edwards group in DU3? [View all] gater Apr 2011 OP

No real need as far as I can see. PLUS: Paper Roses Apr 2011 #1

There is no demand for a John Edwards group and it will be removed EarlG Apr 2011 #2

I can think of a few DUers who'd disagree... ellisonz Dec 2011 #3

I wish that Obama were as strong on economic issues as John Edwards. JDPriestly Dec 2011 #4

Oh JD... ellisonz Dec 2011 #5

Please disregard this comment. I'm testing 'drag and drop' when replying to a comment :) Tx4obama Dec 2011 #6

Hey have you realized you can... ellisonz Dec 2011 #7

Also, my apologies JD for the "bashing" - this is supposed to be a no-infighting forum. ellisonz Dec 2011 #8