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Fil1957

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20. Yes, I'll take it as well. However I suspect that during the recess, the Republicans will be under intense pressure

Reply to paleotn (Reply #17)

Thu May 21, 2026, 05:55 PM

18 hrs ago

to support the ballroom and slush fund from Trump and his henchmen. Will they hold or will they cave? We won't know until after the recess.

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Maybe the sh*t has hit the fan. We won't really know until after they get back from recess next month. Until then one Fil1957 18 hrs ago #13

All I know is the $70 billion dollar nightmare didn't pass. paleotn 18 hrs ago #17

Yes, I'll take it as well. However I suspect that during the recess, the Republicans will be under intense pressure Fil1957 18 hrs ago #20

Give how unpopular both are, perhaps not. paleotn 18 hrs ago #22

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