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LudwigPastorius

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56. Expensive champagne has been known to make an appearance after...

Sun Nov 22, 2020, 12:15 AM

Nov 2020

someone has sealed a beneficial deal.

We know that e v e r y human interaction with Trump is transactional. If I were in the F.B.I., I'd be watching these people's finances over the next few weeks very closely.

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BREAKING: Michigan Legislators after meeting with Trump..... [View all] brooklynite Nov 2020 OP

Even though I knew they really had no choice, I'm still relieved to see that. catbyte Nov 2020 #1

They asked Trump for COVID money. coti Nov 2020 #13

I know! Cha Nov 2020 #19

Totally get that. calimary Nov 2020 #30

Our Attorney General, Dana Nessel, made it clear that they will be in serious legal jeopardy if they catbyte Nov 2020 #33

I agree 100% dmr Nov 2020 #50

They tried their damnest to turn us into Michissippi but we thwarted them in 2018. catbyte Nov 2020 #51

"YET" jimlup Nov 2020 #47

What SweepPicker Nov 2020 #48

Hallelujah secondwind Nov 2020 #2

Strong arming session. Glad these guys apparently stood their groud. MerryBlooms Nov 2020 #3

This might win a Profiles in Courage Award down the road. Captain Zero Nov 2020 #36

Good to see, hope they keep their word... Wounded Bear Nov 2020 #4

" a deliberate process free from threats and intimidation" DBoon Nov 2020 #5

I want to see them say they will be certifying on schedule, and not delaying. servermsh Nov 2020 #6

Yep, me too. Roisin Ni Fiachra Nov 2020 #16

They have no wiggle room. The legislature has nothing to do with certification. It will happen catbyte Nov 2020 #21

Except NOW John James has asked for a delay in certification Captain Zero Nov 2020 #37

He can say whatever he wants. He's nothing but a failed two-time Senate candidate with no catbyte Nov 2020 #42

They have no standing to delay the certification. It's out of the legislature's hands which is why catbyte Nov 2020 #20

Excellent ismnotwasm Nov 2020 #7

*Y*E*T 50 Shades Of Blue Nov 2020 #8

Indeed... regnaD kciN Nov 2020 #11

It is against the Michigan Constitution for the legislature to seat electors. Even if they tried, catbyte Nov 2020 #34

Those guys strong-armed Trump oswaldactedalone Nov 2020 #9

They Basically Blew Off His Scheme And Told Him To Do His Damn Job While He Still Has It nt smb Nov 2020 #28

Good malaise Nov 2020 #10

Lol ecstatic Nov 2020 #12

These clowns have no say, and should not radius777 Nov 2020 #14

Correct. The whole thing is theatre for the rubes. klook Nov 2020 #26

They have to release a statement saying "We will follow the law"? Midnight Writer Nov 2020 #15

Hope so. lsewpershad Nov 2020 #17

Still have to follow through gents, until then you are the same as the Pig. Thomas Hurt Nov 2020 #18

There's nothing they can do at this point. They're just humoring the big baby. catbyte Nov 2020 #22

Loser John James made a very impassioned yet impotent louis-t Nov 2020 #23

Swiiiiiiing and a miss!!!! mnmoderatedem Nov 2020 #24

Not too surprising BlueIdaho Nov 2020 #25

They may very well be on their way out by 2022 anyway if the Redistricting Commission manages to catbyte Nov 2020 #38

Great information - thank you! BlueIdaho Nov 2020 #45

2018 was the most consequential state election in my lifetime. Not only did we sweep the catbyte Nov 2020 #46

Lololol grantcart Nov 2020 #27

Shirkey is going to run for Governor gollygee Nov 2020 #29

Who wouldn't love to hear the WH take on the meeting....or the reaction to this statement? BobTheSubgenius Nov 2020 #31

Screw the red states.... Jon King Nov 2020 #32

Ok, I guess angrychair Nov 2020 #35

I don't think they'll go to jail for him which is a real possibility if they try to subvert the will catbyte Nov 2020 #41

Reality sets in. Good. marble falls Nov 2020 #39

Another Trump loss. Yavin4 Nov 2020 #40

I bet they went there fully prepared to hear something that would inspire them to nix Biden's win DFW Nov 2020 #43

Rachel is throwing cold water on my optimism. SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2020 #44

When it's certified, I'll take a breath. They gave themselves room to maneuver. 58Sunliner Nov 2020 #49

Who paid for this little jaunt? efhmc Nov 2020 #52

Good question. nt crickets Nov 2020 #54

Negotiating tactic with Trump? LudwigPastorius Nov 2020 #53

I read that they stayed at the Trump International last night? kentuck Nov 2020 #55

Expensive champagne has been known to make an appearance after... LudwigPastorius Nov 2020 #56