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the president and his presidency are in the hands of the party there's no reason to speak to the senate minority. that's a recipe for more conflict and bad blood between the parties, not less. loip the move marks a culmination or perhaps continuation of events set into motion over years of mistrust and partisanship. it follows the 2013 democratic move that made the same change for lower count appointees. >> it's time to change the senate before this institution becomes obsolete. >> reporter: it was done then to overcome block aids to overrule president obama. >> you'll regret this and you may regret it sooner than you think. >> reporter: a move some republican colleagues are criticizing. >> i find myself torn between protecting the traditions and

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