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17. If it ends like this, should have just voted for CR a month ago. Held a big press conference with all 250 Dems

Reply to orangecrush (Original post)

Sun Nov 9, 2025, 09:39 PM

Nov 9

Dems on Capitol steps explaining why and what the plan is to counter cuts.

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Defeat from the jaws of victory. [View all] orangecrush Nov 9 OP

The mood is sour in our house. CrispyQ Nov 9 #1

Well, there is always a one way ticket to Canada where politicians actually have a spine. nt yaesu Nov 9 #2

It's true orangecrush Nov 9 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Nov 9 #4

I remember some observers saying I hope Dems don't grab defeat from the jaws of victory. yellow dahlia Nov 9 #5

I said that I believe last Thursday. flashman13 Nov 9 #23

Some are predictable...unfortunately. yellow dahlia Nov 9 #27

The voters on Tuesday made it clear they want new leadership that meets the moment. flashman13 Nov 9 #28

I think van Hollen has what it takes to lead in these times. yellow dahlia Nov 9 #31

I really wish I could contradict you on this, MarineCombatEngineer Nov 9 #6

... orangecrush Nov 9 #7

You were right and I'm man enough to say I was wrong. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 9 #8

Been there done that orangecrush Nov 9 #9

Oh come on moose65 Nov 9 #18

I'm sorry, well, no, I'm not. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 9 #24

Trump wins over and over and over again Grim Chieftain Nov 9 #22

There goes my healthcare next year. Intractable Nov 9 #10

Very sorry. orangecrush Nov 9 #11

K&R Grumpy Old Guy Nov 9 #12

Thanks orangecrush Nov 9 #13

On the bright side, I get to waste more of my life working instead of retiring as I was planning. nt Gore1FL Nov 9 #14

Sorry to hear orangecrush Nov 9 #15

Thanks. Gore1FL Nov 9 #30

We have it orangecrush Nov 9 #36

Everyone was pounding . . . Scubamatt Nov 9 #16

If it ends like this, should have just voted for CR a month ago. Held a big press conference with all 250 Dems Silent Type Nov 9 #17

People were furloughed for nothing Johonny Nov 9 #19

The party is weak. Starving for Strong Leadership Thrill Nov 9 #20

Do you think we have a centrist problem? Emile Nov 9 #21

I think we have a Citizens United problem orangecrush Nov 9 #25

Since Mondale lost in 1984. nt Gore1FL Nov 9 #26

Democrats prove once again...... flying-skeleton Nov 9 #29

Leave it up to the Democrats to win a resounding election victory on Tuesday and throw it in the crapper on Sunday. flashman13 Nov 9 #37

Republican Wave in 26 yankee87 Nov 9 #32

This message was self-deleted by its author vercetti2021 Nov 9 #35

All the joy and hope Tuesday brought us Billsdaughter Nov 9 #33

It should be the New Democratic Party motto. nt Javaman Nov 9 #34