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In reply to the discussion: Sanders vows to force vote on $15 minimum wage [View all]JoeOtterbein
(7,698 posts)21. Please don't tell us that you think Joe...
...cannot influence today's Senate.
Please?!
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He never had them.But..blame the process, the Parlimentarian, & the VP when, He Never Had The Votes
Budi
Mar 2021
#6
He can always rely on the relationships he's developed with other Senators over the years, right?
George II
Mar 2021
#8
President Biden hasn't been a Senator since January 2017. A number of Senators today....
George II
Mar 2021
#20
No they don't, but if they can't convince their own state, how will they convince the entire Senate?
MichMan
Mar 2021
#18
Bargain it up to $11, $12 or more. He's right. Make the 'NO' votes go on record.
mpcamb
Mar 2021
#10
If they don't pass a 15 dollar an hour raise who do you think will get the blame?
rpannier
Mar 2021
#24
I guess he could work toward firing the Parliamentarian and get a different one
rpannier
Mar 2021
#23
Great idea. Remember, all 48 DEMOCRATIC Senators and 1 Independent Senator agree with....
George II
Mar 2021
#17
We don't have the votes. Manchin and Sinema are a firm no on the $15 minimum wage.
SunSeeker
Mar 2021
#25