DaddyRabbit
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Objection!! Ever wonder why the numbers are so low?
bush and congress approval ratings
In the current (110th) Congress, the Republican minority has blocked everything but the Senate chaplain's morning prayer and is on pace by a wide margin to filibuster more legislation than any Senate in U.S. history.
"The Republican Congressional gridlock has been glaringly reflected in public dissatisfaction. A recent Gallup poll reveals that only 18% of Americans have a positive view of congress.
But a double digit majority says it prefers Democrats - not Republicans - running Capitol Hill.
In the face of falling fortunes in electoral politics, Senate Republicans have undertaken a campaign of scorched-earth obstruction that threatens to undermine a century of American moral leadership. Like little children who will take their ball home if they don't get their way, these ridiculous cowards have amassed historic record of obstruction. Two weeks ago it became a parody of itself when they attacked mothers by quashing a resolution in favor of Mother's Day."
"For quite a while, many of us have wondered whether Republican officials in Washington have any apparent talents at all. Governing is clearly not their strong suit, but are they completely without skills?
Absolutely not. The 49-member Senate Republican minority has done something no Senate minority in American history has ever done: they’ve filibustered more bills than any Congress ever has — and they broke the record with a full year to spare.
“In just one session, a minority in Congress has prevented a mind-blowing 62 pieces of legislation from going to the floor for an up or down vote,” said Roger Hickey. “Over and over again, the uncompromising minority has thwarted the will of majorities in Congress and of the American people, holding the Senate floor hostage to a radical right-wing agenda.”
Eric Lotke calls the obstruction a “deliberate strategy.” He observes that the congressional Republicans block legislation, then blame the Democrats for getting nothing done. “It’s like mugging the postman and then complaining that the mail isn’t delivered on time.”
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bush and congress approval ratings
In the current (110th) Congress, the Republican minority has blocked everything but the Senate chaplain's morning prayer and is on pace by a wide margin to filibuster more legislation than any Senate in U.S. history.
"The Republican Congressional gridlock has been glaringly reflected in public dissatisfaction. A recent Gallup poll reveals that only 18% of Americans have a positive view of congress.
But a double digit majority says it prefers Democrats - not Republicans - running Capitol Hill.
In the face of falling fortunes in electoral politics, Senate Republicans have undertaken a campaign of scorched-earth obstruction that threatens to undermine a century of American moral leadership. Like little children who will take their ball home if they don't get their way, these ridiculous cowards have amassed historic record of obstruction. Two weeks ago it became a parody of itself when they attacked mothers by quashing a resolution in favor of Mother's Day."
"For quite a while, many of us have wondered whether Republican officials in Washington have any apparent talents at all. Governing is clearly not their strong suit, but are they completely without skills?
Absolutely not. The 49-member Senate Republican minority has done something no Senate minority in American history has ever done: they’ve filibustered more bills than any Congress ever has — and they broke the record with a full year to spare.
“In just one session, a minority in Congress has prevented a mind-blowing 62 pieces of legislation from going to the floor for an up or down vote,” said Roger Hickey. “Over and over again, the uncompromising minority has thwarted the will of majorities in Congress and of the American people, holding the Senate floor hostage to a radical right-wing agenda.”
Eric Lotke calls the obstruction a “deliberate strategy.” He observes that the congressional Republicans block legislation, then blame the Democrats for getting nothing done. “It’s like mugging the postman and then complaining that the mail isn’t delivered on time.”
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