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Ol Janx Spirit

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18. We absolutely should not cede this issue to the GOP in any way--I agree.

Reply to Callie1979 (Reply #11)

Sun Mar 15, 2026, 10:36 AM

Yesterday

Getting out in front of it is the smart move.

Is there ANY issue we should cede to the GOP and just let them drive the legislation narrative without sound competing legislation to be debated?

No.... Never.

Let them be the party of 'we will unveil our plan in two weeks' that never come...not us!

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