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Hieronymus Phact

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18. And they only care now

Reply to agingdem (Reply #16)

Tue Jun 23, 2026, 09:08 AM

Jun 23

because of the election.

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Senate Republicans say it's time to give Trump a reality check [View all] BumRushDaShow Jun 23 OP

Trump would have had 3 reliable votes most likely if not for his burning those bridges SSJVegeta Jun 23 #1

GOP election-rigging isn't the best campaign issue for the Dems, but it it worth fighting Bluetus Jun 23 #23

The Atlantic just posted a fluff piece about how data centers are good SSJVegeta Jun 23 #26

What are the odds that the article was written by AI? Bluetus Jun 23 #36

It's Maine awesomerwb1 Jun 23 #31

I'll believe it when I see it. Ray Bruns Jun 23 #2

You are exactly right chicoescuela Jun 23 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author rampartd Jun 23 #4

When you are right, you are right! displacedvermoter Jun 23 #5

He will bribe, blackmail or bully them all to get what wants. NCDem47 Jun 23 #10

I'm afraid you're right, NCDem. Diamond_Dog Jun 23 #17

Yep awesomerwb1 Jun 23 #32

Cowards MoseShrute Jun 23 #6

The best time would have been at his first impeachment trial. tanyev Jun 23 #7

So, the real vote on the Save America Act will just be postponed MadameButterfly Jun 23 #8

An Elephant never forgets no_hypocrisy Jun 23 #9

Sigh lonely bird Jun 23 #11

No they won't Miguelito Loveless Jun 23 #12

They talk a good game but when push comes to shove, they always cave. Katinfl Jun 23 #13

I'm kind of surprised that THIS is where Republicans have decided to draw the line. Ol Janx Spirit Jun 23 #14

Nothing to lose Bayard Jun 23 #15

Now is the time?? agingdem Jun 23 #16

And they only care now Hieronymus Phact Jun 23 #18

I think they're getting a lot of nasty-grams from their voters FakeNoose Jun 23 #19

They're so afraid of constituent wrath agingdem Jun 23 #33

thats 3 of 5 needed quakerboy Jun 23 #20

Bring it to floor, vote it down and then I will take them seriously Raven123 Jun 23 #21

"Republicans?" More like "outgoing Republicans?" Martin68 Jun 23 #22

Welcome to 1861 Tetrachloride Jun 23 #24

When they are threatened and pee their pants let's see how they vote. NoMoreRepugs Jun 23 #25

Well, that's a check that's sure to bounce... n/t TygrBright Jun 23 #27

Fuck the lot of them. The damage is done. Blue Owl Jun 23 #28

Senate repubs: We are all Susan Collins now... Wounded Bear Jun 23 #29

Too little mgardener Jun 23 #30

Here's comes one of those Susan Collins "concern" rants underpants Jun 23 #34

I wonder how many holdouts can still be bought with enough money. ananda Jun 23 #35

Duh LilElf70 Jun 23 #37

F U C K . O F F . Senate Republicans. progressoid Jun 23 #38

to be fair Skittles Wednesday #46

Way past time for that check. republianmushroom Jun 23 #39

They worry about the midterms and don't care about anyone but themselves. 33taw Jun 23 #41

Far too little, far too late dlk Jun 23 #40

lol, do I laugh or cry? hibbing Jun 23 #42

I don't think they will do anything RainCaster Jun 23 #43

I'll hold off to see what they do. And how they do it. calimary Jun 23 #44

Yeah, they'll get right on that . . . hatrack Jun 23 #45

They're doing this only to give themselves cover for the midterms Orrex Wednesday #47