Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid just had his Thursday ruined by Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch — and he only needed three letters.
Hatch brought back up a sour memory for Reid, reminding the former Democratic leader that it was his actions that will allow Republicans to confirm any Supreme Court nominee that President Donald Trump decides on.
“#TBT,” Hatch tweeted at Reid, a reference to the term “Throwback Thursday” — a trend among social media users to bring up fond memories of the past.
— Senator Hatch Office (@senorrinhatch) June 27, 2018
It stings because Reid was warned when passing the controversial filibuster reform act in 2013 that it would end up blowing up in his face.
Indeed, Trump himself cautioned Reid —
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Senate filibuster rule. Harry Reid & Obama killed it yesterday. Rule was in effect for over 200 years.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 22, 2013
Since the Democrats decided to kill the filibuster, they now own it.Republicans should keep the new rule when they're in the majority.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 22, 2013
Now, Trump is prepared to use Reid’s actions against him and the Democratic Party.
With a filibuster proof majority, the GOP will quickly and easily replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy with a principled conservative.
Here’s what Reid said about this same possibility in 2013 —
MUST WATCH: From a simpler time 5 years ago…
"Aren't you worried Republicans will get rid of the filibuster on the Supreme Court?" – Reporter
"Let them do it! Why in the world would we care?!? If they want simple majority, fine!" – Harry Reid pic.twitter.com/RfPqmjeiiw— Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) June 28, 2018
“You may regret this a lot sooner than you think,” Mitch McConnell warned his Democratic colleagues at the time.
MUST WATCH: In 2013 Mitch McConnell warned Senate Democrats they'll regret filibuster reform "a lot sooner than you think."
Here we are 5 years later… pic.twitter.com/qu6u75piMa
— Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) June 28, 2018
This week, the chickens finally came home to roost.
–The Horn editorial team