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

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Thu Mar 4, 2021, 05:56 PM

Mar 2021

Manchin and Sinema, you never know what they're going to do. AOC should know this by now. We don't have the votes to just ram through everything we want.

She causes almost as much trouble on the other end of the political spectrum and Manchin and Sinema do from their end.

Get the bill passes as it has a lot of good things in it for a lot of people.

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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