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Prairie Gates

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5. All yeas and nays seem negotiated with leadership

Reply to Nanjeanne (Reply #2)

Sun Nov 9, 2025, 11:52 PM

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Two retirees; five not up for 2026 election; one non-Dem (also not up).

Thune had at least two other Dems on the hook (covered by Durbin and Shaheen)

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Durbin and Shaheen voted Yes to cover for Other Dem Yes Votes [View all] Prairie Gates Sunday OP

Durbin is a Dem leader in the Senate and he is retiring. He had no reason to vote Yes. Fuck him. LonePirate Sunday #1

Durban is Schumer's #2. He voted yes to cover Chuck"s ass so he wouldn't have to vote No. IMHO. Nanjeanne Sunday #2

Now this is more probable. FHRRK Sunday #4

All yeas and nays seem negotiated with leadership Prairie Gates Sunday #5

So he decided to shoot himself in the groin? FHRRK Sunday #3

No, Shaheen (not Sheehan) was always one of the cave-in crew's main leaders. Durbin was a surprise, at least for me. Celerity Sunday #6

Been looking for some rationale for "cave" -- or practical decision-- on this one. Best I found is from Politico. Silent Type Sunday #7

I generally avoid Republican propaganda Prairie Gates Sunday #8

OK, spend the night screaming and yelling. See where that gets us. Silent Type Sunday #10

There is something distasteful about the necessity to hide/cover for one's intended vote. RockRaven Sunday #9