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Johnny2X2X

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1. States have to vote on statehood

Reply to Proud liberal 80 (Original post)

Tue Jun 16, 2020, 12:11 PM

Jun 2020

You aren't going to get the necessary states to agree to statehood.

Here's what Dems can do to stay in power permanently, protect the right to vote and make voting easy for everyone. And end jerrymandering. Those 2 things would force Republicans to become liberal or case to exist.

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Once Biden becomes POTUS and we get the Senate [View all] Proud liberal 80 Jun 2020 OP

States have to vote on statehood Johnny2X2X Jun 2020 #1

Congress votes on statehood Proud liberal 80 Jun 2020 #2

Dump the electoral college... lame54 Jun 2020 #3

I would love that Proud liberal 80 Jun 2020 #5

We choose to do these things not because they are easy but because... lame54 Jun 2020 #11

11. The Spinal Tap SCOTUS! soothsayer Jun 2020 #4

I wonder if Harry Shearer would be interested in a seat on the court. :) n/t brewens Jun 2020 #17

I'd like to see the lifetime appointment to SCOTUS changed to a limited term Siwsan Jun 2020 #6

20 years zipplewrath Jun 2020 #9

Too long. lagomorph777 Jun 2020 #14

closer to original intent zipplewrath Jun 2020 #16

Right shanti Jun 2020 #19

I wouldn't get too carried away, we can only go as far as the 50th senator will take us. Amishman Jun 2020 #7

If we get control of the senate we can do away with filibuster. SoonerPride Jun 2020 #8

Disagree Proud liberal 80 Jun 2020 #12

Eliminate the filibuster. Laelth Jun 2020 #10

4. Go after the previous administration. maveric Jun 2020 #13

Get rid of the rule where one senator can put a hold on a bill eleny Jun 2020 #15

He's opposed to number 3 Polybius Jun 2020 #18