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dem4decades

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15. I know, that's why i think Durbin voted for the Republican bill, so Schumer didn't have to.

Reply to fujiyamasan (Reply #13)

Sun Nov 9, 2025, 10:58 PM

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Schumer doesn't have to vote yes, but knows it will pass thanks to his buddy Durbin voting yes. Schumer knows how to count votes, why wouldn't he trade his for Durbin's? Durbin takes the heat and Schumer looks good, what does Durbin care, he's done. Schumer should be done too.

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I will not be sending any money to these traitors of the Democratic Party due to their votes on the CR!! [View all] MarineCombatEngineer Sunday OP

I strongly disagree with them too, but they are not traitors. Doodley Sunday #1

They are vercetti2021 Sunday #3

This isn't a black and white decision. I am bitterly disappointed for the country, and personally Doodley Sunday #7

So you have to risk losing your house because the Republicans want to give tax breaks to billionaires? dem4decades Sunday #9

Yes. And I am not happy with that and nor are the Democratic senators. Doodley Sunday #11

The unhappy Democratic Senators with excellent healthcare? dem4decades Sunday #14

lol fujiyamasan Sunday #10

Yes they are, MarineCombatEngineer Sunday #4

Is fucking piece of shit traitors better? Nt FHRRK Sunday #5

Not traitors? OH, I get it! Bettie Sunday #16

disappointing to see tim kaine there samsingh Sunday #2

I was surprised by that jfz9580m Sunday #6

Third worst democratic VP candidate to lose in the 20th century fujiyamasan Sunday #12

I personally WANTED Edwards to be the 2004 Dem VP candidate--- Jack Valentino Sunday #17

More in retrospect fujiyamasan Sunday #18

Yes, in retrospect I was very disappointed in Edward's personal failings---- Jack Valentino Sunday #19

Looks like 60 Republican votes to me. I'll forgive King, he's not a Democrat. dem4decades Sunday #8

Durbin is leaving fujiyamasan Sunday #13

I know, that's why i think Durbin voted for the Republican bill, so Schumer didn't have to. dem4decades Sunday #15

Glad you are only blaming the guilty ones. creeksneakers2 Monday #20

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Monday #21

My list is longer than yours. I'm focusing on local Dems. nt Blasphemer Monday #22