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In reply to the discussion: If we have a Democratic majority in the House and Senate, and a Democratic [View all]WillowTree
(5,325 posts)45. #3 not completely possible.
Making election day a national holiday could be legislated, but the Feds can't dictate to the states how they will run elections.
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If we have a Democratic majority in the House and Senate, and a Democratic [View all]
phylny
Jul 2018
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Yes, all of the above, plus a $15 minimum wage, a 4 trillion dollar infrastructure project over
c-rational
Jul 2018
#2
As long as senate approval is required, they'll have ways to withhold that approval.
unblock
Jul 2018
#25
Expand the court to 11 or 13 and pack it with 40 year old Rhodes Scholar flaming liberals.
Stinky The Clown
Jul 2018
#24
For that to be possible, I think that the people would have to be really angry at the republicans,
RDANGELO
Jul 2018
#27
I was thinking of a way to avoid a stunt like McConnell not allowing President Obama
phylny
Jul 2018
#29
Supreme court nominees must be brought up for confirmation within 3 months of a ... nomination
PoliticAverse
Jul 2018
#36
Use computer algorithms to stop gerrymandering. Make it illegal to suppress someone's right to vote.
Patterson
Jul 2018
#38