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Pobeka

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20. McConnell blocking has the same effect as a "No" vote, and people understand that.

Reply to kentuck (Reply #15)

Wed Apr 17, 2019, 03:09 PM

Apr 2019

You can turn that on the entire GOP senate with some clearly crafted ads. Pocketbook issue bills passed in the house and blocked by a GOP controlled Senate...

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The Democratic House is not going to pass anything that the Republican Senate will vote for... [View all] kentuck Apr 2019 OP

At least the American people know they passed bills that Iliyah Apr 2019 #1

In my opinion, Democrats will pay a huge price if they do not try to hold Trump accountable. kentuck Apr 2019 #2

So Republicans put a Nazi in the White House and Democrats are responsible? Cary Apr 2019 #4

Not what they said edhopper Apr 2019 #11

Nonsense. Cary Apr 2019 #18

I see edhopper Apr 2019 #19

I agree completely. Paladin Apr 2019 #6

Wish it were that easy Freddie Apr 2019 #9

Fine. Let Democrats prolong their current image as squabbling impotents. Paladin Apr 2019 #12

It's Not Going To Look Good For The Repugs In 2020 If.... global1 Apr 2019 #3

I agree. LuvNewcastle Apr 2019 #8

But, Republicans will insist that it's not obstruction, even if the polls show that those issues are Arkansas Granny Apr 2019 #5

No. All evidence is that people care about pocketbook issues manor321 Apr 2019 #7

However, if the House did not pass these bills NewJeffCT Apr 2019 #10

Would this be an instance where they could not walk and chew gum at the same time? kentuck Apr 2019 #13

it maybe talk BUT it puts GOP house members on the record when they vote AGAINST legislation and beachbum bob Apr 2019 #14

There would be no record. kentuck Apr 2019 #15

the voting record of the house GOP, who cares about the senate? The power is still in control of the beachbum bob Apr 2019 #17

McConnell blocking has the same effect as a "No" vote, and people understand that. Pobeka Apr 2019 #20

Yes it is all talk Trumpocalypse Apr 2019 #16