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Johonny

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3. The problem is Congress is broken and most people get that

Reply to everyonematters (Original post)

Sun Apr 27, 2025, 10:39 AM

21 hrs ago

Democrats in congress even if they get a slim majority, have very little power to make people lives better. The constitution cripples congress and its inability to function has brought about a do nothing attitude among the populous.

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Something in today's Washington Post ABC poll that we should all be concerned about: [View all] everyonematters 21 hrs ago OP

I agree with you. yardwork 21 hrs ago #1

The problem isn't the policies, it's the failure of Democrats to talk about them. Look at the Vinca 21 hrs ago #2

The problem is Congress is broken and most people get that Johonny 21 hrs ago #3

Politicians make their own lives better madville 21 hrs ago #6

One huge problem is people are very stupid here Meowmee 21 hrs ago #4

Well, that's why I come to DU: to find something new to be concerned about. It never disappoints these days. n/t elocs 21 hrs ago #5

How could someone say Democrats in Congress are "handling" problems? They are out of power. David__77 21 hrs ago #7

Democrats need to use the testimonials. Baitball Blogger 20 hrs ago #8

Our leadership is content to just twiddle. LuvLoogie 20 hrs ago #9

Agree with you, but the question is asked unfairly karynnj 20 hrs ago #10

Our agenda doesn't matter if "who we are speaks louder" than it does. gulliver 19 hrs ago #11