Cactusdan
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It's not a mystery.
The goal is to trick the base into being mad at the yes votes while giving cover to the rest of the caucus to safely and irrelevantly vote no.
The caucus supported Schumer when he did it in March.
Of course the caucus would continue to support Schumer doing it again now.
The goal is to trick the base into being mad at the yes votes while giving cover to the rest of the caucus to safely and irrelevantly vote no.
The caucus supported Schumer when he did it in March.
Of course the caucus would continue to support Schumer doing it again now.
100% Schumer leads the party through another sneaky surrender.
Republicans already have 55 votes (52 Rs, 2 Ds, and King I/D).
5 more Dems safely far from re-election will join to make 60, (spouting "tough but necessary decision" BS). The rest of the Dems vote no and claim "but at least we fought".
Republicans already have 55 votes (52 Rs, 2 Ds, and King I/D).
5 more Dems safely far from re-election will join to make 60, (spouting "tough but necessary decision" BS). The rest of the Dems vote no and claim "but at least we fought".
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 AM
It's not a mystery.
The goal is to trick the base into being mad at the yes votes while giving cover to the rest of the caucus to safely and irrelevantly vote no.
The caucus supported Schumer when he did it in March.
Of course the caucus would continue to support Schumer doing it again now.
The goal is to trick the base into being mad at the yes votes while giving cover to the rest of the caucus to safely and irrelevantly vote no.
The caucus supported Schumer when he did it in March.
Of course the caucus would continue to support Schumer doing it again now.
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There is going to be a lot of support for bold, progressive primary challengers to Democratic incumbents in 2026.
If you’re thinking about running, this could be your year.
If you’re thinking about running, this could be your year.
November 10, 2025 at 7:19 AM
There is going to be a lot of support for bold, progressive primary challengers to Democratic incumbents in 2026.
If you’re thinking about running, this could be your year.
If you’re thinking about running, this could be your year.
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Credit where due, fucking with air travel was genius MAGA move. It impacts upper & middle class and, more importantly, a powerful business interest. Starving millions of poor people doesn't piss off Wall St.
November 10, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Credit where due, fucking with air travel was genius MAGA move. It impacts upper & middle class and, more importantly, a powerful business interest. Starving millions of poor people doesn't piss off Wall St.
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My colleague calls Congress "the complaint department for capitalism." Every 2 or 6 years, we make believe 'we the people' choose our leaders, & we can call customer service hotline (Congressional switch board) to lodge complaints. All while real bosses actually billionaires.
November 10, 2025 at 4:43 AM
My colleague calls Congress "the complaint department for capitalism." Every 2 or 6 years, we make believe 'we the people' choose our leaders, & we can call customer service hotline (Congressional switch board) to lodge complaints. All while real bosses actually billionaires.