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41. Wow! Trump makes this breaking news when this should be the norm...

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Sat Nov 21, 2020, 05:54 PM

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***BREAKING*** MI Republican Senate Leader Says He Won't Be A Party To Trump's Hillbilly Coup [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2020 OP

Let's hope so. BumRushDaShow Nov 2020 #1

So, did they "ask him to do them a favor, though"? Turn about is fair play, trumpeebaby! BComplex Nov 2020 #37

Sounds like that may have been their intent BumRushDaShow Nov 2020 #38

They asked Trump for COVID money at the meeting. coti Nov 2020 #2

Covid? stillcool Nov 2020 #4

Only money that can come "sailing in" would have to be authorized by Congress BumRushDaShow Nov 2020 #5

They sent a letter to Congress as well. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #11

And unfortunately the Senate is the hold-up BumRushDaShow Nov 2020 #17

Won't come to us if it goes to the legislature. Srkdqltr Nov 2020 #6

Just wondering how he managed to survive Rump's insane tirade? Wednesdays Nov 2020 #3

Scornful guffaws reduce empty bullies to puddles. RobertDevereaux Nov 2020 #22

This Coup? Arne Nov 2020 #7

I see what you did there malaise Nov 2020 #16

Maybe they've got a double-nought spy working for them! (nt) klook Nov 2020 #26

Good! Trailrider1951 Nov 2020 #8

Rt.. TY! Cha Nov 2020 #9

That statement does not affirm that. drray23 Nov 2020 #10

They literally cannot investigate until it's certed obamanut2012 Nov 2020 #13

not directly but they obviously can pressure their fellow gopers drray23 Nov 2020 #14

Then the matter goes to court which would most likely order the Board to certify. Kaleva Nov 2020 #33

They have done the checks...and all counties are certified. So on Monday I expect the Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #15

They have no role in the certification, radius777 Nov 2020 #18

I think people in general - not just Democrats - are getting tired of the corruption. kurtcagle Nov 2020 #12

This birdographer Nov 2020 #34

Trump invited them to the White House to ask him for Covid money? world wide wally Nov 2020 #19

No -- They Flat-Out Blew Him Off And Changed The Subject To COVID Relief nt smb Nov 2020 #27

Double crossed! I love it! lindysalsagal Nov 2020 #20

I like one comment from a tweeter kansasobama Nov 2020 #21

"Yet" QED Nov 2020 #23

Not seeing the actual quote - did he use the phrase "hillbilly coup"? nt Kashkakat v.2.0 Nov 2020 #24

Maybe they asked il douche to pay his outstanding campaign tab??? ResistantAmerican17 Nov 2020 #25

Let's hope he means it.... marmar Nov 2020 #28

Legislators who promise to follow the law? Are you sure they're Republicans? tclambert Nov 2020 #29

Wanna bet he promised he'd pardon them louis-t Nov 2020 #30

These two Republicans CRK7376 Nov 2020 #31

anyone else hoping he had really said "hillbilly coup"? Skittles Nov 2020 #32

Yes, me. LOL! peggysue2 Nov 2020 #35

how is it a hillbilly coup? KayF Nov 2020 #36

No. kcr Nov 2020 #42

But Trump promises proof of massive election fraud!! Happy Hoosier Nov 2020 #39

Mi Lawmakers did some socializing over drinks & spent the night at Trump Tower according to CNN shutterbug-gal Nov 2020 #40

Wow! Trump makes this breaking news when this should be the norm... In It to Win It Nov 2020 #41