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Harry Reid was warned of the long-term consequences and he ignored them. Had Reid not pulled the 'nuclear option' the filibuster from the minority would stop t
by neverartful 6y ago
Harry Reid was warned of the long-term consequences and he ignored them.
Had Reid not pulled the 'nuclear option' the filibuster from the minority would stop the confirmation.
- sukilot 6y agoThat's a fantastical interpretation. Reid pulled the nuclear option to stop Republicans from refusing to do their job (approve judges). McConnell would have pulled the nuclear option himself as soon as he got the majority, regardless of what Reid did.