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Karma13612

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11. Was McConnell

Reply to cally (Reply #3)

Wed Jan 6, 2021, 10:02 AM

Jan 2021

The majority leader??

He is responsible for a lot of nothing for years. With the Dems as Majority leader, more will be brought to the floor.

To clarify, I am figuring a 50-50 Senate with VP Harris breaking ties.

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So non-stop 51/50 votes for the next 2 years? [View all] shelshaw Jan 2021 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 2021 #1

We screech plenty, but don't always remember to back that up in the next election cycles. dubyadiprecession Jan 2021 #9

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I actually think we will get a number of Republican votes servermsh Jan 2021 #2

Manchin will have considerable power- he's the D's susan collins like it or not dsp3000 Jan 2021 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 2021 #7

Yes, we might get HELP from moderate GOP Karma13612 Jan 2021 #6

Not likely cally Jan 2021 #3

Was McConnell Karma13612 Jan 2021 #11

Only if they get rid of the filibuster, Moscow Mitch will lead a standing filibuster on EVERYTHING uponit7771 Jan 2021 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 2021 #8

My understanding is 3 centrist dems don't want the filibuster to go, we'll be in a world of hurt if uponit7771 Jan 2021 #10

If the filibuster still exists, Moscow Mitch retains power over what legislation passes. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jan 2021 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author Tetrachloride Jan 2021 #14

I know that Senator Sanders is a . . . Iliyah Jan 2021 #12

The 50 includes the two independents. subterranean Jan 2021 #19

I think there will be a few occasions where... spicysista Jan 2021 #15

Hopefully, Manchin will be a team player. BlueStater Jan 2021 #17

It hasn't gotten much play nationally, but there DeminPennswoods Jan 2021 #21

No. McConnell was able to prevent his members from ever taking votes on otherwise popular measures pnwmom Jan 2021 #18

You will see several Wellstone ruled Jan 2021 #20