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StarfishSaver

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21. Not true when it comes to infrastructure projects

Fri Jun 14, 2019, 12:53 PM

Jun 2019

Those usually get approved at the department level once Congress passes the authorizations.

And this isn't on the Democratic House members. Just wait. The minute those projects start to dry up, it's the constituents - including a lot of Democrats - who will be screaming the loudest. That doesn't mean they shouldn't move forward, but they're aware of the potential impact on their constituents and are rightly being careful in how they proceed.

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House Dems Fear Retaliation as They Ready Investigation of Elaine Chao [View all] babylonsister Jun 2019 OP

What "infrastructure projects" are they afraid of losing? Wounded Bear Jun 2019 #1

Here's one example (from this article): babylonsister Jun 2019 #5

I have to admit that locally we've actually had some projects OK'd... Wounded Bear Jun 2019 #9

That's my Congressman JustAnotherGen Jun 2019 #33

They need to stop coddling these criminals and provide the oversight Americans voted for Snake Plissken Jun 2019 #2

Who is 'coddling these criminals?' (nt) ehrnst Jun 2019 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jun 2019 #31

"A sense of fatigue" awesomerwb1 Jun 2019 #3

WHAT????? spanone Jun 2019 #4

Why Is It When It Comes To The Daily Beast ...And Politico Me. Jun 2019 #6

This is pretty much how we talk about them here too. Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2019 #13

With all due respect, it's not just The Daily Beast and Politico. It's trending all over Social Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #32

That's True However.... Me. Jun 2019 #42

I know, right? ehrnst Jun 2019 #38

Her time in the barrel is coming, even though long overdue. Chao is most vulnerable re :: MFGsunny Jun 2019 #7

This is war. MontanaMama Jun 2019 #8

+1 2naSalit Jun 2019 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jun 2019 #35

Why live in fear? dalton99a Jun 2019 #11

*What* retribution? Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2019 #12

Bingo dalton99a Jun 2019 #14

No, squashing transportation projects in States where Reps come out in favor or engage in KPN Jun 2019 #20

I agree Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2019 #27

Agree. Lonestarblue Jun 2019 #25

Arrrgggg! Faux pas Jun 2019 #15

Dems are going to have to start saying "we serve at the pleasure of the president" rainin Jun 2019 #16

Those first three words are the main problem! FiveGoodMen Jun 2019 #17

+1 superpatriotman Jun 2019 #39

WTF is wrong with these people? As long as Mitch is in charge, nothing they pass in the House Vinca Jun 2019 #18

Not true when it comes to infrastructure projects StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #21

"Democrats" and "Fear" should not be uttered in the same breath. NRaleighLiberal Jun 2019 #19

Damn straight, NRaleighLiberal. Firestorm49 Jun 2019 #23

+1 dalton99a Jun 2019 #26

+1 Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #36

For rear of retribution, for fear we may not win in 2020, for fear of............fill in the blanks. Firestorm49 Jun 2019 #22

From 'Yes, Prime Minister' (1986) FiveGoodMen Jun 2019 #40

+1000 Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #45

Thing is, there has to be a decision. One or the other. LiberalLovinLug Jun 2019 #24

Turtle Boy is preventing any legislation from being considered by the Senate anyhow, The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2019 #28

if you don't want to ask tough questions rampartc Jun 2019 #29

Oh, ffs. GoCubsGo Jun 2019 #34

People are afraid, GoCubs, so they make tough noise Hortensis Jun 2019 #48

I believe JustAnotherGen Jun 2019 #37

"Cocaine Chao's " sheshe2 Jun 2019 #44

To those fearful Dems shanti Jun 2019 #41

I'm so damn tired of all the stories about Dems being "afraid." It's BS. CaptainTruth Jun 2019 #43

When Pelosi said "he's just not worth it", a logical response would be what do you Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #47

How about being more angry than afraid? Could we try that? ProudLib72 Jun 2019 #46