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chumpchange

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3. Might not be the best tactic

Reply to shockey80 (Original post)

Sat Jan 20, 2018, 02:17 PM

Jan 2018

Remember, the republican base generally thinks of the government as at best a necessary evil and at worse a leech. I'd bet dollars to donuts that the base is not at all upset about t being shut down and most likely will be more than happy that this continue to be the case for an extended period of time.

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Keep the govt. shutdown in place until they agree to DACA. Its time to make a stand. Remember [View all] shockey80 Jan 2018 OP

That's why Republicans are digging in their heels against DACA bearsfootball516 Jan 2018 #1

Yes, it has to be both CHIPS and DACA Fresh_Start Jan 2018 #4

And at least a 10 year funding plan for CHIP Iliyah Jan 2018 #2

Might not be the best tactic chumpchange Jan 2018 #3

Im a federal employee cagefreesoylentgreen Jan 2018 #5