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Ol Janx Spirit

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14. I'm kind of surprised that THIS is where Republicans have decided to draw the line.
Tue Jun 23, 2026, 08:35 AM
17 hrs ago

The SAVE Act actually checks a lot of boxes that Republicans have been clamoring for. If they really wanted to they could address the state's right issues, etc., and easily get a draconian voting law passed--and they all know this may be their last chance for a while.

The SAVE Act seems far more in line with their priorities than so many other things they have just gone along with: a new war in the Middle East, imposing tariffs on countries around the world, destroying USAID and PEPFAR, destroying a whole wing of the White House in order to build an overpriced ballroom/bunker system, installing people with no experience or qualifications like RFK, Jr., and Kristi Noem in positions of power, having the Justice Department embarrass itself with politically-motivated investigations, etc.

I would be hopeful, but these are Republicans we are talking about.

What fresh hell do they have in mind instead of this?

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Trump would have had 3 reliable votes most likely if not for his burning those bridges SSJVegeta 18 hrs ago #1
GOP election-rigging isn't the best campaign issue for the Dems, but it it worth fighting Bluetus 16 hrs ago #23
The Atlantic just posted a fluff piece about how data centers are good SSJVegeta 16 hrs ago #26
What are the odds that the article was written by AI? Bluetus 15 hrs ago #36
It's Maine awesomerwb1 15 hrs ago #31
I'll believe it when I see it. Ray Bruns 18 hrs ago #2
You are exactly right chicoescuela 18 hrs ago #3
This message was self-deleted by its author rampartd 18 hrs ago #4
When you are right, you are right! displacedvermoter 18 hrs ago #5
He will bribe, blackmail or bully them all to get what wants. NCDem47 18 hrs ago #10
I'm afraid you're right, NCDem. Diamond_Dog 17 hrs ago #17
Yep awesomerwb1 15 hrs ago #32
Cowards MoseShrute 18 hrs ago #6
The best time would have been at his first impeachment trial. tanyev 18 hrs ago #7
So, the real vote on the Save America Act will just be postponed MadameButterfly 18 hrs ago #8
An Elephant never forgets no_hypocrisy 18 hrs ago #9
Sigh lonely bird 17 hrs ago #11
No they won't Miguelito Loveless 17 hrs ago #12
They talk a good game but when push comes to shove, they always cave. Katinfl 17 hrs ago #13
I'm kind of surprised that THIS is where Republicans have decided to draw the line. Ol Janx Spirit 17 hrs ago #14
Nothing to lose Bayard 17 hrs ago #15
Now is the time?? agingdem 17 hrs ago #16
And they only care now Hieronymus Phact 17 hrs ago #18
I think they're getting a lot of nasty-grams from their voters FakeNoose 16 hrs ago #19
They're so afraid of constituent wrath agingdem 15 hrs ago #33
thats 3 of 5 needed quakerboy 16 hrs ago #20
Bring it to floor, vote it down and then I will take them seriously Raven123 16 hrs ago #21
"Republicans?" More like "outgoing Republicans?" Martin68 16 hrs ago #22
Welcome to 1861 Tetrachloride 16 hrs ago #24
When they are threatened and pee their pants let's see how they vote. NoMoreRepugs 16 hrs ago #25
Well, that's a check that's sure to bounce... n/t TygrBright 16 hrs ago #27
Fuck the lot of them. The damage is done. Blue Owl 16 hrs ago #28
Senate repubs: We are all Susan Collins now... Wounded Bear 15 hrs ago #29
Too little mgardener 15 hrs ago #30
Here's comes one of those Susan Collins "concern" rants underpants 15 hrs ago #34
I wonder how many holdouts can still be bought with enough money. ananda 15 hrs ago #35
Duh LilElf70 15 hrs ago #37
F U C K . O F F . Senate Republicans. progressoid 15 hrs ago #38
Way past time for that check. republianmushroom 14 hrs ago #39
They worry about the midterms and don't care about anyone but themselves. 33taw 12 hrs ago #41
Far too little, far too late dlk 14 hrs ago #40
lol, do I laugh or cry? hibbing 9 hrs ago #42
I don't think they will do anything RainCaster 6 hrs ago #43
I'll hold off to see what they do. And how they do it. calimary 4 hrs ago #44
Yeah, they'll get right on that . . . hatrack 4 hrs ago #45
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