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lostincalifornia

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17. I don't know, but as I said you don't need Schumer to shut down the government, all the other Democrats in the Senate

Reply to Emile (Reply #14)

Fri Jan 30, 2026, 02:23 PM

Jan 30

can vote against it, and accomplish the same thing.

You might also be able to get a few republicans to join that, but I wonder if push comes to shove if there are enough republicans, to get rid of the filibuster.

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This "pending deal" would fund Homeland Security Deparment for two weeks to allow more time for negotiations. lostincalifornia Jan 30 #12

Is this another Chuck Schumer purity test? Emile Jan 30 #14

I don't know, but as I said you don't need Schumer to shut down the government, all the other Democrats in the Senate lostincalifornia Jan 30 #17

Another "Blame Schumer Symphony" performance. Trying to make it about Democratic personalities. betsuni Jan 30 #18