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SickOfTheOnePct

(7,290 posts)
Wed Jul 20, 2022, 06:33 PM Jul 2022

I see a ton of focus here

on the need to gain at least two additional Senators in November.

Just a friendly reminder - we need to be every bit as focused on maintaining our House majority, because if we lose that, the two additional Senators won't mean anything except two extra votes for confirmations.

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Orrex

(63,221 posts)
2. If Repugs take the House, they will push to impeach Biden every week until it's done
Wed Jul 20, 2022, 06:44 PM
Jul 2022

And they'll go after Harris at the same time.

dawg

(10,624 posts)
3. We can survive not being able to pass new legislation ...
Wed Jul 20, 2022, 06:45 PM
Jul 2022

but being unable to replace a vacancy on the Supreme Court would be devastating.

SickOfTheOnePct

(7,290 posts)
5. Yes
Wed Jul 20, 2022, 06:51 PM
Jul 2022

But we can confirm justices now. The focus on getting two extra Senators to eliminate the filibuster is meaningless if we don’t hold the House.

In my mind they are equally important.

SoCalDavidS

(9,998 posts)
6. Given The Current Ages Of Those On The Court Right Now
Wed Jul 20, 2022, 07:08 PM
Jul 2022

It may be some time before there is a vacancy. Sure, something unexpected could cause a health issue for one of them, but I don't see any of the 6 conservative pricks willingly retiring while Joe is President.

I'm 56, and I wonder if I'll see a Democratic majority on the Court at any point in my remaining lifetime.

chowder66

(9,075 posts)
4. I would prefer an additional 20 senate seats and an additional 10 House seats please.
Wed Jul 20, 2022, 06:49 PM
Jul 2022

I mean if I'm gonna dream, I'm gonna dream big.

All Senate and House seats would be sweeeeeet!

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