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Related: About this forumGOP Leaders CANCEL VOTES for ALL NEXT WEEK as PANIC SETS IN - Meidas Touch
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Republicans quite literally hiding on Capitol Hill to avoid votes to open government as they are keeping the government shutdown at Trumps request to make sure millions of Americans lose their healthcare to help fund the tax cuts for billionaires and Meiselas interviews Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz about his views on what is taking place. - 10/10/2025.
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GOP Leaders CANCEL VOTES for ALL NEXT WEEK as PANIC SETS IN - Meidas Touch (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
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Just a thought: do the Rs want to keep the govt shut down because they know how close to unaliving
in2herbs
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My take was that Mike Johnson was ordered to put off the Epstein files vote as long as possible
Rhiannon12866
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Yeah, that's been the general train of thought. But what if Swalwell is right -- there are 100 or so
in2herbs
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in2herbs
(3,993 posts)1. Just a thought: do the Rs want to keep the govt shut down because they know how close to unaliving
f45 really is??? Not exactly sure how it benefits the Rs except they would no longer be in fear of f45 burning down their house or exacting revenge on them if f45 was no longer in the picture? They could vote how they want to.
Rhiannon12866
(244,698 posts)2. My take was that Mike Johnson was ordered to put off the Epstein files vote as long as possible
He probably still thinks they'll just forget about it.
in2herbs
(3,993 posts)3. Yeah, that's been the general train of thought. But what if Swalwell is right -- there are 100 or so
Rs ready to jump ship over the release of the Epstein files -- especially if they lose their seats??
Have you heard anything about f45's Walter Reed visit today?
Rhiannon12866
(244,698 posts)4. I certainly can't blame anybody if they're sick of lying for TFG. But that means that only the worst will be left
Good point, I've heard nothing yet, but I'll look. But will it be the truth??
Harker
(16,966 posts)5. Intense medical attention might keep him alive for years.
I don't think they could continue to vamp so long.