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NurseJackie

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5. We do not have the votes to just RAM-THROUGH everything we want.

Reply to BasicallyComplicated (Reply #2)

Thu Mar 4, 2021, 05:39 PM

Mar 2021

Many of us live in the real world and we understand that we don't have the votes to get rid of the filibuster. And with a tenuous 50-50 split in the Senate (with VP Harris as the tie-breaker) we ain't gonna get our way.

Reality-based politics does not always match up with wishful-thinking.

How bout' the Senate Dems FIGHT for a change.

That's offensive. It's an insinuation that the Democrats don't fight, and that's simply not true.

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How about AOC stops 'slamming Democrats' for a change?' speak easy Mar 2021 #1

Here's A better IDEA! BasicallyComplicated Mar 2021 #2

So how about AOC personally takes up negotiation with Manchin speak easy Mar 2021 #4

How about understanding that she alone cannot do it. Schumer must be able to negotiate with Manchin Escurumbele Mar 2021 #10

I go after people who "slam Democrats". speak easy Mar 2021 #12

We do not have the votes to just RAM-THROUGH everything we want. NurseJackie Mar 2021 #5

Not a clue either? It's a 50-50 split with the VP breaking the tie. If Manchin or... brush Mar 2021 #9

How do you propose "the Senate Dems FIGHT for a change"? Suggestions? George II Mar 2021 #11

She feels the shoe fits Deuxcents Mar 2021 #3

Again with this. It's simple math, a 50-50 split in the Senate and ties broken by the VP. brush Mar 2021 #6

Lets be real here, the $15.00 minimum wage was not going to pass because of people like Manchin Escurumbele Mar 2021 #7

That picture just kills me. Geez. PatrickforB Mar 2021 #8

What is with the video host and guests? They're acting line Manchin and Sinema... brush Mar 2021 #13