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ShazzieB

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20. I won't be shocked if he folds, but I also won't be shocked if he doesn't.

Reply to Bettie (Reply #10)

Fri Oct 17, 2025, 11:25 AM

Oct 2025

In addition to old man stubbornness, he has less reason to fear Trump's wrath than many of the others. He's not up for reelection until 2028, and that's if he decides to run again. At his age, he might be thinking about retirement.

At any rate, I'm sure Grassley knew full well that Schlump was going to react badly to his blocking those nominees, and he decided to do it anyway. To me, that's an indication that he may mean business. At least I hope so, for more reasons than one.

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Trump Tears Into Republican Senator in Truth Social Meltdown [View all] Zorro Oct 2025 OP

Grassley is probably pissing in his pants. Emile Oct 2025 #1

At age 92, that may be normal for him. greatauntoftriplets Oct 2025 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author greatauntoftriplets Oct 2025 #7

It DEPENDS.... ProudMNDemocrat Oct 2025 #17

Grassley is 92 years old PatSeg Oct 2025 #28

He will not fold Traildogbob Oct 2025 #2

He bypassed the blue slip rule the last time he was chair. I have no doubt he'll cave. rsdsharp Oct 2025 #29

The Jelly fish caucus. Traildogbob Oct 2025 #30

100% chance. JBTaurus83 Oct 2025 #3

Trump: "Also this dumb US Constitution, old and ridiculous" Walleye Oct 2025 #4

The magat Senators Dave in VA Oct 2025 #5

What stood out in the post were the numbers - 79 and 92 years old. NoMoreRepugs Oct 2025 #8

Which is why I think we need Constitutional age Ilsa Oct 2025 #26

Why would Grassley attempt to stymie an honorable president? BOSSHOG Oct 2025 #9

He may not fold Bettie Oct 2025 #10

I hate to be disagreeable but Grassley has been on his knees for decades rurallib Oct 2025 #16

Yeah, I know that Bettie Oct 2025 #21

that he does! rurallib Oct 2025 #23

I won't be shocked if he folds, but I also won't be shocked if he doesn't. ShazzieB Oct 2025 #20

Grassley needs to stay away from windows.... CurtEastPoint Oct 2025 #11

Chuck Grassley is 92 years old. James48 Oct 2025 #12

Blah Blah Blah Waah Waah Waah More of the usual BS. flashman13 Oct 2025 #13

The Democrats have convinced Republicans to honor Blue Slips? slightlv Oct 2025 #14

Grassley won't fold HuskiesHowls Oct 2025 #15

Thanks for this backgound! ShazzieB Oct 2025 #25

Just die already. Joinfortmill Oct 2025 #18

Regardless of what Trump does, Grassley will be 95 when he comes up for reelection in 2028. patphil Oct 2025 #19

Old and ridiculous. That's tRump. SammyWinstonJack Oct 2025 #22

'uck Grassley. He's the slimy snake who tried to oasis Oct 2025 #24

et tu Brutus, er Grassley? GreenWave Oct 2025 #27