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@bluegal.bsky.social @driftglass.bsky.social To the Eight: look in the mirror and practice saying, "I'm shocked and disappointed at what's happened." You'll need to have that line down perfect when Republicans decide to Republican all over you.

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Shaheen: "We've heard from a number of our colleagues on the other side of the aisle that they're willing to come to the table, they're willing to work with us once the govt is open to get this done. We've heard the same thing from the White House. So now we'll see if they're really gonna work w/us"
November 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
@bluegal.bsky.social @driftglass.bsky.social The Door...the crossing of which is where you either gain your senses, or lose them.

"Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois"
"He is retiring next year after three decades in office."

www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
The 8 Senate Democratic Caucus members who voted to end the shutdown
There are few obvious threads connecting the group who broke the partisan impasse.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:06 AM
@bluegal.bsky.social You got a story. Here's your chance to get it a little further outside the cornfield:

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This is an all hands on deck moment to save health care.

If you got a notice this month that your health insurance premium is going up by $500 or maybe even $1,000, send me your story: www.warren.senate.gov/health-care-...
Is Your Health Care Premium Going Up? Share Your Story | U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts
The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts
www.warren.senate.gov
November 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
@bluegal.bsky.social @driftglass.bsky.social The "great healthcare" plan he's talking about here was the Health Care Freedom Act ("the skinny repeal"). The CBO estimated around 16 million people would lose their health insurance if this passed.

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November 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
@bluegal.bsky.social @driftglass.bsky.social
Dear Future Democratic President,
Here's another pile of 💩 for Republicans to try and stop you from shoveling.

www.salon.com/2025/11/02/r...
Red state workers could lose out on disability benefits as Trump admin rewrites eligibility rules
Particularly in states that voted for Trump, millions may find it harder to qualify for disability benefits.
www.salon.com
November 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
@bluegal.bsky.social @driftglass.bsky.social Paul Krugman asks why the Republican plan to turn into Mr. Hyde next year is happening now instead.

Addicts gonna addict.

paulkrugman.substack.com/p/too-cruel-...
Too Cruel Too Soon
How Republicans messed up on Project 2025
paulkrugman.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM