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MatthewStLouis

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2. It's a head scratcher.

Mon Nov 10, 2025, 12:28 PM

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If I were an extraterrestrial looking at these eight Senators and only just now studying American politics, I might conclude that most of these are afraid of their base. Maybe they actually think they were elected by republican crossover votes (which I highly doubt could in any way be true)?

Now I also wonder: why would Durbin and Kaine be afraid of their base? Have they had brain damage like Fetterman?

Maybe these Senators think they are being the adults in the room. But honestly, our government has been off the rails for a while now. Personally, I think the Democrats should hold out and force the Republicans to can the filibuster.... Although, it could be quite painful: it leaves us powerless until we can take the Senate again. Maybe that's what they are afraid of...?

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