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demmiblue

(37,962 posts)
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 01:57 PM Thursday

Murkowski announces she will vote against Hegseth

Source: The Hill

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) announced Thursday afternoon that she will vote against Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, citing his past infidelity and allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking.

Murkowski in a statement posted to X said she had “significant concerns” about his nomination.

She said that managing the Pentagon “requires vast experience and expertise” and that Hegseth’s prior career roles “do not demonstrate to me that he is prepared for such immense responsibility.”

She also cited the numerous allegations of misconduct against Hegseth.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5102952-lisa-murkowski-pete-hegseth/

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Murkowski announces she will vote against Hegseth (Original Post) demmiblue Thursday OP
Good for her! 50 Shades Of Blue Thursday #1
She's Got More Cajones... GB_RN Thursday #2
Alaska's quirky election system makes her much less vulnerable to Jose Garcia Thursday #10
Sad that that would be a consideration BOSSHOG Thursday #23
actually she lost a primary under Obama dsc Thursday #24
Does their new-ish ranked choice system change the equation? Do they still have it? Hassin Bin Sober Thursday #29
they still have it dsc Thursday #31
They didn't have ranked choice voting in 2014. They do now Jose Garcia Friday #57
no, she doesnt. quakerboy Friday #46
Not necessarily. That is true with Collins though NoRethugFriends Friday #51
Let's see how big her cojones are after the parade of republicans talk to her, after listening to their Escurumbele Friday #53
Outstanding EYESORE 9001 Thursday #3
Need three more to join her. Emile Thursday #4
Sadly... demmiblue Thursday #9
Full statement: demmiblue Thursday #5
I still think he passes JustAnotherGen Thursday #6
So, Collins will vote for him Miguelito Loveless Thursday #7
I don't think she will Polybius Thursday #11
Just heard on the TV that Collins is also a "no" FoxNewsSucks Thursday #15
She is a no until she isn't! I'll believe it when I see it. But, yes, she is extremely concerned! MLAA Thursday #18
That's why she's called "Windsock" Suzy Ray Bruns Thursday #19
...perfect fit. More than once I've wanted to tell her to shove a sock in it when she starts saying she has 'concerns' MLAA Thursday #34
You just never know with her Lulu KC Thursday #37
Wow. Miguelito Loveless Friday #47
I think there's at least 4 pics that she won't vote for Polybius Friday #52
They'll be coming after her and anybody else Buddyzbuddy Thursday #8
Gutsy Woman! Let's see if any Republican Men will step up. Fla Dem Thursday #12
That's pretty funny tinymontgomery Thursday #20
Good SheltieLover Thursday #13
Good. Now switch parties. Nt berniesandersmittens Thursday #14
I hope I'm wrong in that they probably have the votes needed which allows one or more to vote against him. chowder66 Thursday #16
I bet she folds. nt Bobstandard Thursday #17
Murkowski? Nope. She definitely ain't voting for Hegseth. Wiz Imp Thursday #26
The vote I saw was earnst and murkowski voted for him. Bluethroughu Thursday #28
You saw wrong. Wiz Imp Thursday #30
Thanks, I must have looked at maybe someone above Bluethroughu Thursday #40
There was a vote to proceed to consider the nomination. RandomNumbers Thursday #36
The Senate has way to many archaic votes Polybius Thursday #39
Thank you I must have seen that one! Bluethroughu Thursday #41
Wiz, I hope youre right. nt Bobstandard Thursday #33
I'll take that bet Polybius Thursday #38
Is $Ivanka coin OK? Bobstandard Friday #45
Preferably, $Melania coin n/t Polybius Friday #48
OK. I'll bet one $Melania coin in lieu of $1,000 USD. Bobstandard Friday #56
Mitch, Lindsey and Tuberville RANDYWILDMAN Thursday #21
51 to 49 to advance to the final vote - Murkowski and Collins voted to block muriel_volestrangler Thursday #22
Good for Senator Murkowski! Daleuhlmann Thursday #25
Putting him in charge of anything, DENVERPOPS Friday #55
It said she voted for him?? Bluethroughu Thursday #27
That was Rebl2 Thursday #32
Thanks I got it. Bluethroughu Thursday #42
These 'rebellious' votes are choreographed. She's allowed to vote that way because they counted wiggs Thursday #35
She plays the role of the opposition well,! live love laugh Friday #43
She should change parties NOW. milestogo Friday #44
What a fine idea that is! liberalla Friday #50
Thank You Senator Murkowski !!! liberalla Friday #49
This is the usual bullshit kabuki she and Collins pull so women still will vote for them. Greybnk48 Friday #54

Jose Garcia

(3,029 posts)
10. Alaska's quirky election system makes her much less vulnerable to
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 02:14 PM
Thursday

a primary challenge compared to most other Republicans.

BOSSHOG

(40,782 posts)
23. Sad that that would be a consideration
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 04:33 PM
Thursday

Do the right thing. If you don’t get re-elected, you can hold your head up high. Integrity just about on empty in the gop.

dsc

(52,763 posts)
24. actually she lost a primary under Obama
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 04:42 PM
Thursday

2014 I think, but turned around and ran in the general as an independent write in and won.

dsc

(52,763 posts)
31. they still have it
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 05:12 PM
Thursday

and it does prevent her from losing a primary outright. But she has shown she still can win. I am not a fan of her overall but she has shown that she can and will stand up to him.

quakerboy

(14,237 posts)
46. no, she doesnt.
Fri Jan 24, 2025, 10:51 AM
Friday

If there weren't enough gop senators to pass him, she'd be voting for him.

It's all about propeganda.

Escurumbele

(3,697 posts)
53. Let's see how big her cojones are after the parade of republicans talk to her, after listening to their
Fri Jan 24, 2025, 01:25 PM
Friday

threats.

If she is going to vote against him, then keep it quiet until voting time because you know GOPers will threaten her, maybe even with rape, and they will try to make her life miserable, so just shut up, then vote against the guy.

demmiblue

(37,962 posts)
9. Sadly...
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 02:10 PM
Thursday
emptywheel
@emptywheel.bsky.social‬

From Xitter, here's Lisa Murkowski's statement opposing Hegseth. She did say she believes he'll be confirmed (but likely w/Vance's vote).

https://bsky.app/profile/emptywheel.bsky.social/post/3lggkkpi4k22f


FFS.

FoxNewsSucks

(10,893 posts)
15. Just heard on the TV that Collins is also a "no"
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 03:03 PM
Thursday

She must be REALLY SUPER DUPER EXTRA concerned!

MLAA

(18,807 posts)
18. She is a no until she isn't! I'll believe it when I see it. But, yes, she is extremely concerned!
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 03:09 PM
Thursday

My first thought was it was prearranged that she and Murkowski can vote no and every other Republican will vote yes.

Edit to correct typo.

MLAA

(18,807 posts)
34. ...perfect fit. More than once I've wanted to tell her to shove a sock in it when she starts saying she has 'concerns'
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 05:34 PM
Thursday

that never result in her going against her party.

Lulu KC

(5,823 posts)
37. You just never know with her
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 10:07 PM
Thursday

Anxiety source! They need to have two more--one in case Collins chickens out.

Polybius

(18,930 posts)
52. I think there's at least 4 pics that she won't vote for
Fri Jan 24, 2025, 12:48 PM
Friday

Hegseth, Tulsi, RFK, and Kash Patel. Possibly Linda McMahon too.

Buddyzbuddy

(254 posts)
8. They'll be coming after her and anybody else
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 02:08 PM
Thursday

that resists the tyrant. Our Democratic Senators must help persuade her to change parties if she wants to make a difference in the next 4 years. That goes for any other Senators and members of Congress that have any integrity left.

tinymontgomery

(2,715 posts)
20. That's pretty funny
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 03:20 PM
Thursday

That's pretty funny, republican men stepping up. They're one of the biggest group of cowards I've
ever seen. Even the one's that served are cowards at this point.

chowder66

(10,046 posts)
16. I hope I'm wrong in that they probably have the votes needed which allows one or more to vote against him.
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 03:05 PM
Thursday

Wiz Imp

(3,099 posts)
26. Murkowski? Nope. She definitely ain't voting for Hegseth.
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 04:46 PM
Thursday

Unlike Joni Ernst, she has some integrity and it was clear that from the day Hegseth was chosen for the position, Murkowski was clearly disgusted by the pick and was never going to vote for him.

Bluethroughu

(6,460 posts)
40. Thanks, I must have looked at maybe someone above
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 10:44 PM
Thursday

Or below...I was looking at the vote with everyone!

Thanks for the correction!

Good I'm glad she and Collins did not vote for him.

RandomNumbers

(18,338 posts)
36. There was a vote to proceed to consider the nomination.
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 08:21 PM
Thursday

Murkowski voted Yea on that one, but Nay on cloture.

Polybius

(18,930 posts)
39. The Senate has way to many archaic votes
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 10:36 PM
Thursday

There were already at least two on him so far. The only one that matters is the final vote tomorrow.

Bobstandard

(1,782 posts)
56. OK. I'll bet one $Melania coin in lieu of $1,000 USD.
Fri Jan 24, 2025, 01:58 PM
Friday

It’s worth $2,000. You’ll have to trust me on that. And if you win, you’ll have to send me the change in USD via Western Union to my address here on E Street, Washington DC. You’ll get a tax write off, support crippled children, and be eligible for software that will make your computer run 10 times faster. Did I say 10 times? I meant 100 times!

RANDYWILDMAN

(2,979 posts)
21. Mitch, Lindsey and Tuberville
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 03:50 PM
Thursday

should all show us they have a backbone, they all claim too, but none of them really does.

They know Pete is terrible and can't do the job, but but but, who cares do you job and hire a competent person for once, you already promoted a lot of incompetence(partisan) people to the supreme court and you got loose cannon a seat she is clearly not qualified for....you owe your voters

muriel_volestrangler

(102,865 posts)
22. 51 to 49 to advance to the final vote - Murkowski and Collins voted to block
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 04:00 PM
Thursday

Whether that will be the same on Friday, who knows?

Daleuhlmann

(62 posts)
25. Good for Senator Murkowski!
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 04:45 PM
Thursday

Senator Murkowski is right: Hegsweth does not ahave the trustworthiness or the moral character to be confirmed for one of the most important of cabinet positions. He is a walking, talking national security risk and an easy target to be compromised because of his past behavior. Plus,
he simply does not have the experience or the qualifications to be Secretary of Defense.

DENVERPOPS

(10,523 posts)
55. Putting him in charge of anything,
Fri Jan 24, 2025, 01:49 PM
Friday

Is like the RepubliCONs, putting a bunch of monkeys in a room with a basket full of Hand Grenades..........

wiggs

(8,046 posts)
35. These 'rebellious' votes are choreographed. She's allowed to vote that way because they counted
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 05:59 PM
Thursday

votes and hers doesn't matter.

I don't give her credit for it. She's protecting some position or some portion of voters, not standing up for principle IMHO. I will say she seems a bit more principles than Collins though they both fall back on voicing 'concerns' that never seem to influence votes that matter.

Greybnk48

(10,461 posts)
54. This is the usual bullshit kabuki she and Collins pull so women still will vote for them.
Fri Jan 24, 2025, 01:41 PM
Friday

The got the green light that their votes weren't needed. If they were needed, they would vote for the drunken pig.

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