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7. I agree. We had all three and could easily have passed it in the fall.

Wed Jan 18, 2023, 07:33 AM

Jan 2023

Especially knowing that the debt limit ceiling was just two weeks after the house session. Not sure why they left it to the republicans.

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3 things to know about the debt-ceiling farce [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2023 OP

GOP only cares about debt ceiling when Dem holds presidency BlueWaveNeverEnd Jan 2023 #2

Yes indeed Evolve Dammit Jan 2023 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author phoenix75 Jan 2023 #3

We went through this during President Obama's term inwiththenew Jan 2023 #4

Only this time they might actually jump Kennah Jan 2023 #5

Why didn't they raise the debt limit before the election? MiniMe Jan 2023 #6

I agree. We had all three and could easily have passed it in the fall. jimfields33 Jan 2023 #7

Because Manchin. W_HAMILTON Jan 2023 #10

great question Evolve Dammit Jan 2023 #9

Because Manchin. W_HAMILTON Jan 2023 #11

If I recall correctly... Shipwack Jan 2023 #12

Well, Manchin was right about one thing.. BWdem4life Jan 2023 #13

Served A Purpose? DallasNE Jan 2023 #14