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Focus on Passing it at the state level. JI7 Mar 2021 #1
Good idea jimfields33 Mar 2021 #30
that works for states with initiatives and/or a real possibility of electing a Dem lege dsc Mar 2021 #37
+1 Kaleva Mar 2021 #41
WHat do you mean mollify bernie and aoc crowd ? JI7 Mar 2021 #2
The Senate won't pass what they passed in the House Wanderlust988 Mar 2021 #4
Different rules and a thinner majority in the Senate. n/t Mr.Bill Mar 2021 #5
Ask Sinema. Minimum wage in her state is 12 bucks leftstreet Mar 2021 #3
Manchin already said he'd vote for $11/hr Wanderlust988 Mar 2021 #6
Did they submit any bill amendments? leftstreet Mar 2021 #7
$15 IS the compromise wellst0nev0ter Mar 2021 #8
It's not tied to inflation Wanderlust988 Mar 2021 #9
Compromising on $15 is even more dangerous wellst0nev0ter Mar 2021 #10
You make my point...it's always about the next election Wanderlust988 Mar 2021 #12
"Perfect be the enemy of the good" wellst0nev0ter Mar 2021 #13
The ACA did help a lot of people dansolo Mar 2021 #42
What progressive rallied against the ACA? wellst0nev0ter Mar 2021 #43
LOL! NurseJackie Mar 2021 #19
"Keeping campaign promises is for idiots" wellst0nev0ter Mar 2021 #32
LOL NurseJackie Mar 2021 #33
LOL@Jim Clyburn wellst0nev0ter Mar 2021 #34
Guess again. NurseJackie Mar 2021 #38
Already got it right wellst0nev0ter Mar 2021 #39
Wrong. NurseJackie Mar 2021 #40
Not really, unless we either flush the filibuster (not going to happen) OR modify the filibuster Celerity Mar 2021 #11
All or nothing $15 magic number purity test in the past; incrementalism okay now. betsuni Mar 2021 #14
once again you are pushing the same flawed angle (in regards to a mufti-year phase-in that Sanders Celerity Mar 2021 #16
No. betsuni Mar 2021 #21
Just WHITT Mar 2021 #15
even if all Dems agree, we still may have to overcome a potential Rethug filibuster, as they are Celerity Mar 2021 #17
We just passed a big defense bill in December. Demsrule86 Mar 2021 #23
We just passed a big defense bill in December. Demsrule86 Mar 2021 #24
Yes TheFarseer Mar 2021 #18
No Republicans will vote for the minimum and give Democrats any credit. Demsrule86 Mar 2021 #25
This feels like a good time to remind everyone that @RepTerriSewell introduced a minimum wage bill.. NurseJackie Mar 2021 #20
No, we don't have 60 votes. It can't be done in reconciliation. Thus, it can't be done...Sen. Demsrule86 Mar 2021 #22
The solution is simple. Get a Representative to introduce a bill and then get a Senator.... George II Mar 2021 #26
Sure; everyone who wants a $15/hr minimum wage gets it gratuitous Mar 2021 #27
Yes KentuckyWoman Mar 2021 #28
that's is an even more aggressive phase-in slope than the House bill provisions that were removed Celerity Mar 2021 #29
I wonder if the best possible minimum wage might be tied to cost of living in the state karynnj Mar 2021 #31
The law passed by Florida voters does just that once the wage hits $15 Blue_true Mar 2021 #36
He is an ass in a lot of ways. Blue_true Mar 2021 #35
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