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In reply to the discussion: Senate advances plan to end historic shutdown in bipartisan breakthrough [View all]chernabogg
(22 posts)28. Schumer orchestrated this
He set it up so that the 8 dems who voted for it are not facing reelection anytime soon.
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Senate advances plan to end historic shutdown in bipartisan breakthrough [View all]
Polybius
Sunday
OP
I don't dispute that the 8 traitors knocked Schumer's legs from under him. But that just shows
Bluetus
Sunday
#23
This was not him having his legs knocked out. This was protecting those who have elections coming up.
Scrivener7
Monday
#53
Yes. Again, we're not disagreeing. Schumer (or someone) wanted this. Rumor is that the airline industry
Scrivener7
Monday
#84
They're still playing by outdated norms. Circa 2025, all Dems will feel the heat, regardless. nt
Blasphemer
Monday
#34
In 2020ish, we learned that it only takes 2 assholes to make people hate the entire Dem Party
Bluetus
Monday
#50
Conveniently, all those supporting it are not facing an election soon. Such leadership.
Scrivener7
Monday
#52
Not a 'bunch' of spineless people, just the 8 dems necessary to pass the bill...
Jack Valentino
Sunday
#17
Disappointed, but it couldn't go on forever... On the bright side, the HOUSE WILL HAVE TO RE-OPEN to
Jack Valentino
Sunday
#16
After the House votes to release the files, is there any commitment that the Senate will pass it? Is there even a
24601
Sunday
#21
Still easier to gain influence within the Democratic party than to spin up a viable 3rd party
0rganism
Monday
#74
What are the details in that which you summarise as just "no" to all OrwellwasRight wrote? (nt)
muriel_volestrangler
Monday
#45
So...starving people, gutting everything, all for nothing. I've been a dem my whole life, pounded pavement, phone
airmid
Monday
#38
So now millions of people will be forced to go without healthcare because the premiums are too high.
Lonestarblue
Monday
#41
I wonder how close those 8 senators are to lobbyists and is there a correlation
Mr. Sparkle
Monday
#44
After hear Mike Johnsons comment about he will NOT commit to bring ACA vote to the floor
bluestarone
Monday
#66