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In reply to the discussion: Nancy Pelosi Sets A Shutdown Trap For Mitch McConnell [View all]Lonestarblue
(9,969 posts)13. There is a way out. Hold a vote.
Mitch can strongarm enough senators in his party to pass a veto-proof bill. Some of Trumps more rabid base might complain, but most people, including Republicans, would think that the Senate was finally doing their job and acting like the adults in the room. The shutdown is not popular and gets less so every day.
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Working fine so far. The RWNM is holding the line among America's Flibberdigibbets
maxsolomon
Jan 2019
#57
It's a little late to worry about "lookin' dumb". That ship has sailed. nt
JustABozoOnThisBus
Jan 2019
#14
Agree; we desperately need experienced leadership right now. Nancy is perfect for this
Amaryllis
Jan 2019
#40
Thanks fo0r the link. The results will be felt even much farther and wider than ATC,
pangaia
Jan 2019
#39
No question about that. At the same time, supporting Trump because he's in it up to his ears
KPN
Jan 2019
#50
If Trump were half the negotiater he claims to be you'd think he'd go with what both ...
marble falls
Jan 2019
#29
Watch and learn, young ones in Congress. This will be talked about in history books.
ehrnst
Jan 2019
#30
"Pelosi is masterfully squeezing McConnell and Trump to reopen the government .."
pangaia
Jan 2019
#34
The Turtle ran home to Kentucky instead of funding the FAA. He's not worth spitting on.
Honeycombe8
Jan 2019
#41