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21. They gave up any leverage that they had.

Mon Nov 10, 2025, 12:48 PM

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I wouldn't punish anyone SARose Nov 10 #1

There should be consequences Bobstandard Nov 10 #5

what was the shutdown accomplishing at this point? edisdead Nov 10 #19

If there are no consequences... Happy Hoosier Nov 10 #10

Take it as a theoretical question. Try again. nt Bobstandard Nov 10 #7

Schumer is complicit in this. This was throwing in the towel. CentralMass Nov 10 #18

how is it throwing in the towel? edisdead Nov 10 #20

They gave up any leverage that they had. CentralMass Nov 10 #21

what would trump do? "art of the deal" rampartd Nov 10 #3

They are either retiring or not running until at least 2028 Kaleva Nov 10 #6

Reread the post and try again. It's a theoretical question. Bobstandard Nov 10 #8

The person I responded to didn't ask a question Kaleva Nov 10 #9

Your post perhaps. The one responded to - Nope. -(nt)- stopdiggin Nov 10 #23

Then the committee assignments come into play Jersey Devil Nov 10 #12

What is the procedure to remove someone from a committee? Kaleva Nov 10 #13

Same way he handled Manchin, Cinema, Fetterman leftstreet Nov 10 #14

Beat them until they cry ... usonian Nov 10 #16

They were doing exactly what Schumer told them JCMach1 Nov 10 #17

You are assuming that a majority of Senate Democrats oppose this deal Jose Garcia Nov 10 #24