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FBaggins

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10. Those weren't the only two alternatives

Reply to Willis88 (Reply #3)

Sat Mar 15, 2025, 07:55 AM

Mar 2025

It isn't worse than a shutdown followed by a new filibuster vote a week later with more defections... followed by another and another... until the CR eventually passes and Democrats get blamed for a shutdown (and economic numbers that were going to happen anyway) and lose in the end anyway

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Here it is Polybius Mar 2025 #9

The CR is worse than a shutdown Willis88 Mar 2025 #3

Unless the Court steps in because dont forget they are another check to keep balance. cstanleytech Mar 2025 #4

The CR language... Willis88 Mar 2025 #8

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Those weren't the only two alternatives FBaggins Mar 2025 #10

I wish Pelosi was back JBTaurus83 Mar 2025 #5

Sounds like she wants the job back. Autumn Mar 2025 #6

Um folks ... That would be the House ? stopdiggin Mar 2025 #7