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Scrivener7

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3. No, not "the Democrats." 8 Democrats plus probably Schumer behind the scenes.

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Tue Nov 11, 2025, 09:59 AM

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36 Democrats stood firm. But were thwarted. Again. As were their constituents, 70% of whom supported continuing the shutdown until healthcare was secured.

Good news, though, is the airlines won't lose that Thanksgiving money.

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There was bipartisan support to keep the shutdown going! [View all] GreenWave Tuesday OP

Rando is one of those "burn it all down" types lapfog_1 Tuesday #1

I know but we will hear the Democrats caved ad nauseum, yet the pugs were not 100% either. GreenWave Tuesday #2

No, not "the Democrats." 8 Democrats plus probably Schumer behind the scenes. Scrivener7 Tuesday #3