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J_William_Ryan

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4. "if we get 51 Senate seats"

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sun May 17, 2026, 12:00 AM

16 hrs ago

And when Republicans get 51 Senate seats and control of the House, they repeal voting rights, Supreme Court reform, and enact a fascist agenda supported by the Jim Crow party.

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