Is There Hope for Passing Legislation Before the New Congress Sweeps in?

Tuesday 30 November 2010

by: Laura Flanders  |  GRITtv | Video Interview

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Democrats were trying to get the focus back on the parts of their agenda that could actually get through the lame duck Senate this week--that is, until the latest WikiLeaks documents got out. Now once again, the media's focus has shifted, but that doesn't make the economic situation any less dire.

Democratic strategist Karen Finney and Nation contributor and author of Herding Donkeys Ari Berman join Laura to discuss the situation in D.C., the Democratic agenda, and what hope, if any, there is for passing some last bits of legislation before the new Congress sweeps in. 

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Nahhh! Unless you still

 Wed, 12/01/2010 - 18:47 — Vic Anderson (not verified)

Nahhh! Unless you still believe in the audacity of "hope"!! And that's Sets IN!!!



The true Democrat agenda is

 Thu, 12/02/2010 - 09:06 — Anonymous (not verified)

The true Democrat agenda is emerging, tax cuts for the rich.



Are you kidding?! Why do

 Thu, 12/02/2010 - 13:27 — AnonymousDV (not verified)

Are you kidding?! Why do you think the senate rules permit an effective filibuster just by threatening to do it? The answer is that it makes it easy for either party to be influenced by the rich and powerful who give money so these jerks can get reelected!