John McCain is now more remembered as the man that looked Mitch McConnell in the eye, spit in it, and saved healthcare for millions of people. Thom Tillis and John Cornyn are at that same moment in their careers. Ride off a (relative) hero, or slink off as just another coward.
I am an unaffiliated CO voter and called both Cornyn and Tillis last Fri to tell them exactly what you outlined. Thank you for using your platform to get this message out.
Mc Cain was remembered most for his thumbs down vote reducing health care. Graham is being remembered as a toady to Trump, including his push for the Iran war. Hoping Tillis, Cornyn and others (Fetterman) can get a spine. Blanche gave Maxwell a cushy prison/camp. Time to do better folks.
I wish what you said would make a difference. You are eloquent, you are motivated by the highest ethics, you are strategic, you are doing everything right. I wish you could make a difference.
Nominate someone worse!? It is a very bad reason to vote for Blanche--speak saying NO. The worse is before us and has been for a long time. I heard the victims. You've heard the victims. We have all heard the victims. Tillis and Cornyn you have heard the victims. Stop!! making the victims continual victims. Girls and women aren't safe or valued. That is the message to the future with leadership of the Blanche's of the world, which are all the non-ethical leader's the Trump regime keeps sending up to be acting or confirmed.
I would hope they care about the victims and the law being broken. The last 10 years taught me how fearful people are, even senators, to be a lone voice. I hope so. This guy Blanche is not ethical.
Brilliant piece, Rick. You have captured the illegitimacy of Todd Blanche and his condescending attitude towards anyone who questions his abilities and/ or integrity. He is a nasty worm of a man with no soul, just like his boss- he admitted he is Trump's lawyer still.
Tillis and Cornyn should consider this:
John McCain is remembered for that thumbs down moment when he voted against the repeal of the ACA.
Mike Pence is remembered for certifying the 2020 election.
Tillis and Cornyn now have their chance to do the right thing. Let's give they are capable of meeting the moment.
Tillis and Cornyn should consider this:
John McCain is remembered for that thumbs down moment when he voted against the repeal of the ACA.
Mike Pence is remembered for certifying the 2020 election.
Tillis and Cornyn now have their chance to do the right thing. Let's give they are capable of meeting the moment.
John McCain is now more remembered as the man that looked Mitch McConnell in the eye, spit in it, and saved healthcare for millions of people. Thom Tillis and John Cornyn are at that same moment in their careers. Ride off a (relative) hero, or slink off as just another coward.
This should not be a hard decision.
One of your best. Thanks, Rick.
I am an unaffiliated CO voter and called both Cornyn and Tillis last Fri to tell them exactly what you outlined. Thank you for using your platform to get this message out.
I have no faith in these Republicans. They've been kissing Trumps ass for so long that I don't think they can stop. Kind of like an addiction.
Mc Cain was remembered most for his thumbs down vote reducing health care. Graham is being remembered as a toady to Trump, including his push for the Iran war. Hoping Tillis, Cornyn and others (Fetterman) can get a spine. Blanche gave Maxwell a cushy prison/camp. Time to do better folks.
Fetterman has a spine...it just has a muddled, owned cueball sitting on top of it.
Yes! One of the most powerful pieces you've written. Thank you.
Beautiful essay Rick. I encourage everyone to write to Tilllis and Cornyn and implore them to vote no on Blanche. They accept email from all states.
They could be heroes just for one day.
I had that in the draft but thought it was too cute.
I wish what you said would make a difference. You are eloquent, you are motivated by the highest ethics, you are strategic, you are doing everything right. I wish you could make a difference.
Nominate someone worse!? It is a very bad reason to vote for Blanche--speak saying NO. The worse is before us and has been for a long time. I heard the victims. You've heard the victims. We have all heard the victims. Tillis and Cornyn you have heard the victims. Stop!! making the victims continual victims. Girls and women aren't safe or valued. That is the message to the future with leadership of the Blanche's of the world, which are all the non-ethical leader's the Trump regime keeps sending up to be acting or confirmed.
Thanks, Rick for saying like it is.
Well, we know what the spineless men, Tillis & Cornyn, will do
I would hope they care about the victims and the law being broken. The last 10 years taught me how fearful people are, even senators, to be a lone voice. I hope so. This guy Blanche is not ethical.
Brilliant piece, Rick. You have captured the illegitimacy of Todd Blanche and his condescending attitude towards anyone who questions his abilities and/ or integrity. He is a nasty worm of a man with no soul, just like his boss- he admitted he is Trump's lawyer still.
Does ANYONE really think he won't be confirmed?
If past is prologue, they'll ALL roll over.
Except maybe Collins and Murkowski, who'll do their own whip count, see if they can vote "Nay" and not tank the nomination.
I hope I'm 1000% wrong. If you disagree, tell me why.
- Angry, old, Irish septuagenarian
Unfortunately, you are not! They can’t even vote against a man who actively worked to unseat them