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5. Agree we need to pass HR1/S1..

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Sat Apr 17, 2021, 10:29 AM

Apr 2021

A large portion of the newly passed laws will not stand in the courts even if we are unable to pass this into law

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We are witnessing a national tantrum---a "hissy fit", if you will. [View all] Atticus Apr 2021 OP

Could somebody please inform Joe Manchin? FoxNewsSucks Apr 2021 #1

S1 / HR1 & 4. will become law. speak easy Apr 2021 #12

That would be lovely; on what source (or reality) are you basing this assertion? Volaris Apr 2021 #21

It is actually not so lovely. speak easy Apr 2021 #29

I wasnt clear; I'm sorry...I meant what makes you think it will pass on Volaris Apr 2021 #30

Oh, OK. speak easy Apr 2021 #32

Ok, thank you! Volaris Apr 2021 #39

Yes, he does seem confident. I so hope he is right! LymphocyteLover Apr 2021 #40

My Indivisible group is pushing this with all our might. calimary Apr 2021 #2

that 2nd graph- i keep asking myself, what is this water thing meant to distract from? mopinko Apr 2021 #3

That would be a good chore for a few Republicans that do not like the direction their Party is going kentuck Apr 2021 #4

Hope the sensible moderate repugs w do the right thing onetexan Apr 2021 #17

Including Republican Party "drop outs" ewagner Apr 2021 #27

I watched quite a few Republicans in the Senate True Blue American Apr 2021 #41

Agree we need to pass HR1/S1.. PortTack Apr 2021 #5

There may be fewer Republican voters around by next election IronLionZion Apr 2021 #6

At least for now DownriverDem Apr 2021 #7

BUT---the state GOP is planning go use a little-known law unique to Michigan whereby Atticus Apr 2021 #11

If it's this, there is more to it. kristopher Apr 2021 #42

What's Really At Stake modrepub Apr 2021 #8

Insurrection caucus? Yes, but there's far more. Hortensis Apr 2021 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Apr 2021 #9

Stephen Miller. hay rick Apr 2021 #10

The RNC argues that Democratic votes must be suppressed because they outnumber Republicans. Marcuse Apr 2021 #13

Let's start organizing against this injustice! It is not the true American way to run elections! UCmeNdc Apr 2021 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Apr 2021 #16

Keep up the pressure of GOTV..... ProudMNDemocrat Apr 2021 #15

Eventually, we need a Constitutional amendment-- lastlib Apr 2021 #18

I don't want to send them to a "time out." BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #19

What we're witnessing SidneyR Apr 2021 #20

This. Or even 2022 if they could manage it. They're using fascistic Hortensis Apr 2021 #26

+1, I'm blown away at some of the historical parallels that have to be hitting others in the face uponit7771 Apr 2021 #36

Yes. Especially the people who did it there and then and here and now. Hortensis Apr 2021 #38

Republican legislatures don't have much choice, thanks to Trump gulliver Apr 2021 #22

True Snackshack Apr 2021 #23

we witnessed a national tantrum under that former guy. AllaN01Bear Apr 2021 #24

There were tantrums when Bill Clinton and Barack Obama Ilsa Apr 2021 #28

I give the country 30-50 years before it comes apart. lonely bird Apr 2021 #31

If you'd said this in 1930, you'd still be waiting, unless you Hortensis Apr 2021 #37

Change that occurred... lonely bird Apr 2021 #45

Well, I can't argue with your worry for the future when I have no idea what Hortensis Apr 2021 #47

You are correct re: Hateland lonely bird Apr 2021 #48

It IS frightening to realize how fragile the human psyche is. Hortensis Apr 2021 #49

They scream about losing their rights as citizens... Trueblue Texan Apr 2021 #33

Schumer must step up, ignore the parliamentarian and nuke the filibuster -- THAT "time out." ancianita Apr 2021 #34

ARE WE??? YoshidaYui Apr 2021 #35

We have been in a Civil War that has never ended (and most don't realize it) Pachamama Apr 2021 #46

Agreed Atticus Evolve Dammit Apr 2021 #43

This message was self-deleted by its author ancianita Apr 2021 #44