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EuterpeThelo

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14. You would think

Reply to Donkees (Original post)

Sat Jan 31, 2026, 11:02 AM

Jan 31

that some of these idjuts like Louisiana's Cassidy, who likes to brag about his medical chops, would take the opportunity to vote yes for this and restore healthcare to his constituents (some of the poorest in the country), especially after the embarrassment he should have for voting to confirm RFK Jr. (I HATE calling him that, as the REAL RFK is one of my heroes!).

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