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In reply to the discussion: So let me get this straight [View all]radius777
(3,635 posts)42. These conservative Dems are the worst, and deserve pushback,
as we're in a pandemic and people need help. If Dems won't help people, who will? There's nobody more establishment than Biden - why can't they just trust that he knows what he's doing? It's not just about the minimum wage, they keep trying to nitpick and reduce everything that 'regular people' need (eligibilty thresholds for the stimulus check, unemployment assistance/duration). This is not about voters (most of whom want help) in their states, but about pleasing donors and big money interests.
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That is indeed correct. They care more for traditions and bipartisanship than poor people.
Autumn
Mar 2021
#3
Bullshit, you know damn good and well that the wage increase will never make it on a
Autumn
Mar 2021
#32
There's a lot of work ahead. That's what politics is about. Making deals, finding common ground...
NurseJackie
Mar 2021
#34
As a stand alone it will never get past a filibuster. You can carry water for it Jackie I won't.
Autumn
Mar 2021
#37
That's not "pushback" ... that's shitting on Democrats and it only helps the GOP.
NurseJackie
Mar 2021
#44
My mom called herself a moderate Dem. I always told her no, she was a moderate republican.
Autumn
Mar 2021
#6
It doesn't appear to be a big issue for us as only two states are going to $15 an hour
Kaleva
Mar 2021
#8
Low cost of living increases their level of disposable income that resonates throughout the rest of
jorgevlorgan
Mar 2021
#40
depending on some circumstances, a person could live ok where I live on less then $15
Kaleva
Mar 2021
#28
They voted that the amendment does not belong in the reconciliation bill...
NurseJackie
Mar 2021
#20
Trying to break the rules and sneak it in the "back door" like this would...
NurseJackie
Mar 2021
#33
Reconciliation dooms HR1 or sends it to the courts... delaying Covid relief for MONTHS!
NurseJackie
Mar 2021
#39