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summer_in_TX

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14. Dems did NOT "cave".

Reply to Pototan (Original post)

Tue Nov 11, 2025, 12:27 AM

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They made sure that “fired” federal workers (the ones that Trump fired during the shutdown) would be reinstated. And that all those furloughed workers would get back pay. That makes a huge difference not only to their families, but to the economy of their communities too.

Republicans were going to cede nothing. But Dems held out long enough to force them to cave.

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Some Democrats will disappoint us [View all] Pototan Monday OP

I'll take a Manchin compared to the GOPer who took his seat, at least nowadays. Silent Type Monday #1

No doubt. But Manchin came through on important votes Demsrule86 Tuesday #11

millions losing their healthcare is more than a disappointment. nt yaesu Monday #2

This jcmaine72 Tuesday #15

If one stays loyal to the Party, then it's probably just a disappointment Kaleva Tuesday #17

Those Republicans had 8 helpers. LonePirate Monday #3

THEY chose the Republicans iemanja Monday #4

"Disappointment" is getting socks for Xmas leftstreet Monday #5

I suppose that's how some rationalize it. FoxNewsSucks Monday #6

Disappointment is one thing Fiendish Thingy Monday #7

Yeah, but I only vote for democrats. mr715 Monday #8

I will vote for Democrats. But we improve our candidates through Demsrule86 Monday #9

And until the voters learn that, we will continue to be fucked. W_HAMILTON Tuesday #10

It's the perks of being in a big tent party In It to Win It Tuesday #12

Not so Cirsium Tuesday #16

I don't see anyone stepping up with the desire to replace Sen. Schumer. walkingman Tuesday #13

Dems did NOT "cave". summer_in_TX Tuesday #14

No they caved. And I highly doubt any GOP Demsrule86 Tuesday #19

We got nothing. Demsrule86 Tuesday #21

The enhanced ACA subsidies included as part of the Inflation Reduction Act were scheduled to expire at the end in 2025. hay rick Tuesday #18

Sure and like affordable health care still will be available Demsrule86 Tuesday #20

You no better than that. People won't be able Demsrule86 6 hrs ago #22