Harris-Walz / Dems

[wonko the sane?]

He does, the problem is that he's an old fashioned idealist. He's largely unwilling to admit that all the republicans are currently complicit and is hoping that acting as he should will encourage them to do the same.

But barbarians will not learn, or care about decorum.

 

[KidTDragon]

Guess who f*cking caved on the shutdown.

Senate advances funding measure with backing of 8 Democrats, moving a step closer to ending shutdown

On Day 40 of the shutdown, eight Democrats joined Republicans in advancing a government funding measure, after 14 previous votes fell short.

www.cbsnews.com

It's like they completely forgot about the leverage last week's blue wave gave them.

 

[Pale Rider]

They found enough Dem senators who weren't facing re-election any time soon to buckle like a belt.

 

[Rhinox]

Pretty much. Several are retiring. One is an independent with his head up his ass. None face consequences for years.
hug each and every one of them.

 

[Pocket]

It's like they completely forgot about the leverage last week's blue wave gave them.

What leverage? They didn't gain any seats; that was all in Virginia's state assembly.

 

[wonko the sane?]

The massive changes THEMSELF were leverage. It was literally "Look at what your actions and choices did".

 

[Rhinox]

What leverage? They didn't gain any seats; that was all in Virginia's state assembly.

The polls show that the GOP and Trump are way out of favor. The shutdown is being blamed on them by everyone except the cult. They have no momentum coming out of this election and heading to midterms. The democrats hold every advantage. All they have to do is stay on message and hold the hugging line.

Instead we got mental invalids, cowards, and assholes.

 

[KidTDragon]

And the Republicans are immediately trying to trade that inch Schumer gave them for a mile.

Republicans demand tougher abortion restrictions to extend Obamacare funds

Democrats say that’s a nonstarter, arguing there are already limits on abortion access. The dispute could torpedo a deal, leading to higher health insurance premiums for millions.

www.nbcnews.com

Giving
the bully
your lunch money
doesn't
get him
to leave you
alone!

 

[Dekafox]

House Democrat files impeachment article against RFK Jr.

The impeachment push by Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., is almost certain to be blocked in the GOP-controlled House.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Pale Rider]

FB friend:

Let's be honest: Democrats soft-pedalled the prosecution of Trump because they were afraid that if they went after him too hard, Republicans would go crazy. As if what's happening right now is NOT crazy.

Not going after Trump hammer-and-tongs was basically a form of appeasement, and of course, it was a stupid idea and it failed utterly.

 

[Dekafox]

https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/01/08/repub/us-house-backs-extension-of-health-insurance-subsidies-after-dems-force-vote/

 

[Pocket]

Just let the industry collapse so we have an excuse to nationalize it already.

 

[Dekafox]

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5681208-swalwell-goldman-ice-legislation/

Couple Dems trying to put out a bill to remove qualified immunity from ICE. Doubt it'll get a veto-proof majority though, if it even passes. At least they're trying.

 

[KidTDragon]

Gavin Newsom comes out swinging against California billionaire tax

Ballot initiative, opposed by the ultra-wealthy, would levy one-time 5% tax on individuals worth more than $1bn

www.theguardian.com

I guess Gavin's not planning to run for president after all.

 

[Ironbite4]

He is but he's gonna die.

Ironbite-so so bad.

 

[Rhinox]

I don't need "quasi liberal Trump lite" thank you.

I enjoy the trolling his team does, I appreciate the efforts to show how stupid Trump sounds and acts, but I don't need Gavin in national politics.

 

[The Mighty Mollusk]

My enemy's enemy is not my friend. Let them fight, but ideally they both lose.

 

[Ironbite4]

Dems can't/won't do anything once they get power.

Denny Carter (@dennycarter.bsky.social)

This is how it’s done. Total control. Not one shred of power sharing with Republicans. Quoting Sam Shirazi (@samshirazi.bsky.social) ➥ Wow The night before Spanberger’s inauguration She’s cleared house at UVA Top Youngkin appointees resign Spanberger should be able to...

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Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur.bsky.social)

👀 Virginia senate president pro tempore calls for turning the 6D-5R House delegation into 10D-1R in redistricting. With some colorful language regarding the commonwealth’s two Democratic senators.

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Dj (@djsoke.bsky.social)

The VA senate got to these today, and all passed as expected Abortion rights: 21-18 Post-incarceration voting rights: 21-18 Gay marriage: 26-13 Redistricting: 21-18 April 21st is the first eligible Tuesday, so that’s my guess for referendum EDay [contains quote post or other embedded content]

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Ironbite-shut your god damn mouth.

 

[KidTDragon]

Dems need to understand that this type of governance has to be the rule, not the exception.

 

[Pocket]

This suggests to me that the system is rigged against this sort of person ever getting a shot at federal office.