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Post by byjove on Feb 24, 2021 8:36:19 GMT -6
Both committees voting to advance Neera's nomination have postponed their business meetings scheduled for today Meanwhile. you think something's up?
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Post by dc2london on Feb 24, 2021 8:41:11 GMT -6
Both committees voting to advance Neera's nomination have postponed their business meetings scheduled for today Meanwhile. you think something's up? I wouldn't want to be Lisa Murkowski 's comms team today lol
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starbuck
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Post by starbuck on Feb 24, 2021 8:43:28 GMT -6
Maybe if Neera unleashes some nasty tweets about Cruz's wife, he'll get on board and support her.
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Post by starbuck on Feb 24, 2021 8:44:58 GMT -6
IDK enough about Neera to feel strongly one way or another about her. But I am annoyed at Manchin and Sinema re: minimum wage soooo...I'm inclined to be pissed at them over this.
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Post by cyclegirl on Feb 24, 2021 8:47:05 GMT -6
dc2london your guinea pig photo is everything and exactly what I needed today
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Post by starbuck on Feb 24, 2021 8:50:08 GMT -6
Linda Rivas, ED of Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center just wrapped on CNN.
Last question, Jim asked her if migrant children at the border have better prospects now than under the last administration.
She unleashes a heavy sigh. Indicates that things look like they *may* get better but there's a long way to go.
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Post by clucky on Feb 24, 2021 9:00:49 GMT -6
Bernie on Kimmel about min wage and other committee things.
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Post by clucky on Feb 24, 2021 9:04:38 GMT -6
IDK enough about Neera to feel strongly one way or another about her. But I am annoyed at Manchin and Sinema re: minimum wage soooo...I'm inclined to be pissed at them over this. I feel strongly that no one said shit when T loaded his cabinet with people who had no experience and questionable human qualities or just made them “Acting” to avoid the actual process. It feels very this 👇 to me
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Post by jaygee on Feb 24, 2021 9:08:18 GMT -6
I’m getting increasingly pissed at the Tanden nom. It’s just such a clear display of racism and misogyny at this point. And the thing about Manchin is so obvious. Tanden spoke out about the epipen price gouging and - shocking - Manchin’s daughter is an exec for the company. Like can you be any more transparent.
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Post by jaygee on Feb 24, 2021 9:10:10 GMT -6
Thanks for the link. I’ll call Senator Padilla’s office on this today.
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starbuck
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Post by starbuck on Feb 24, 2021 9:17:19 GMT -6
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Post by starbuck on Feb 24, 2021 9:22:32 GMT -6
A work requirement.
During a pandemic.
With record unemployment.
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Post by jaygee on Feb 24, 2021 9:24:07 GMT -6
A work requirement. During a pandemic. With record unemployment. So much rage. I don’t understand how someone is so deep into capitalism that they can’t see straight.
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Post by starbuck on Feb 24, 2021 9:26:52 GMT -6
A work requirement. During a pandemic. With record unemployment. So much rage. I don’t understand how someone is so deep into capitalism that they can’t see straight. 5 minutes ago they were butt hurt that stimulus wasn't targeted towards unemployed families and those who needed the help most, and now they are actively trying to fuck those same people. Make it make sense.
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Post by willow on Feb 24, 2021 9:29:55 GMT -6
At this point doesn't it just not matter what the Republicans want? Do we really think Manchin is going to tank his own political prospects by being the only Democrat to not vote through the bill?
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Post by starbuck on Feb 24, 2021 9:35:46 GMT -6
At this point doesn't it just not matter what the Republicans want? Do we really think Manchin is going to tank his own political prospects by being the only Democrat to not vote through the bill? I think he'll ultimately go for it but he wants his moment. Thirsty, party of one.
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Post by willow on Feb 24, 2021 9:37:22 GMT -6
At this point doesn't it just not matter what the Republicans want? Do we really think Manchin is going to tank his own political prospects by being the only Democrat to not vote through the bill? I think he'll ultimately go for it but he wants his moment. Thirsty, party of one. That is what I assume as well. I just can't imagine a scenario where he is willing to be the martyr on a bill that millions of Americans support and desperately need.
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Post by starbuck on Feb 24, 2021 9:38:19 GMT -6
I think he'll ultimately go for it but he wants his moment. Thirsty, party of one. That is what I assume as well. I just can't imagine a scenario where he is willing to be the martyr on a bill that millions of Americans support and desperately need. I also suspect he needs to be able to tell corporate donors that he tried to prevent the minimum wage but ultimately couldn't hold back critical aid because of it.
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Post by oreobitsy on Feb 24, 2021 9:40:02 GMT -6
Funny how being unemployed but still having to take care of children is not considered “work”.
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Post by willow on Feb 24, 2021 9:42:23 GMT -6
That is what I assume as well. I just can't imagine a scenario where he is willing to be the martyr on a bill that millions of Americans support and desperately need. I also suspect he needs to be able to tell corporate donors that he tried to prevent the minimum wage but ultimately couldn't hold back critical aid because of it. Yeah I figured it was some kind of political theater to make it clear he doesn't want to but is going to because his "hands are tied" or whatever.
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Post by cnf on Feb 24, 2021 9:46:49 GMT -6
This is local to me and it's been all over our news. Lots of protests since it was announced. So upsetting.
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Post by addymac on Feb 24, 2021 9:47:16 GMT -6
Man I am catching up on this week (work was crazy and I needed a time out) and oh the rage just fills me up again as I read these things.
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Post by dc2london on Feb 24, 2021 9:54:43 GMT -6
The Virginia Senate censured Amanda Chase
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Post by dc2london on Feb 24, 2021 10:27:20 GMT -6
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Post by dc2london on Feb 24, 2021 10:29:53 GMT -6
I’m getting increasingly pissed at the Tanden nom. It’s just such a clear display of racism and misogyny at this point. And the thing about Manchin is so obvious. Tanden spoke out about the epipen price gouging and - shocking - Manchin’s daughter is an exec for the company. Like can you be any more transparent. I want to know why Magic Grandpa is leaking that he wasn't consulted on her nomination
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Post by starbuck on Feb 24, 2021 10:31:50 GMT -6
I’m getting increasingly pissed at the Tanden nom. It’s just such a clear display of racism and misogyny at this point. And the thing about Manchin is so obvious. Tanden spoke out about the epipen price gouging and - shocking - Manchin’s daughter is an exec for the company. Like can you be any more transparent. I want to know why Magic Grandpa is leaking that he wasn't consulted on her nomination I want to know why Magic Grandpa thinks he super should have been consulted.
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Post by athn64 on Feb 24, 2021 10:33:57 GMT -6
I’m getting increasingly pissed at the Tanden nom. It’s just such a clear display of racism and misogyny at this point. And the thing about Manchin is so obvious. Tanden spoke out about the epipen price gouging and - shocking - Manchin’s daughter is an exec for the company. Like can you be any more transparent. I want to know why Magic Grandpa is leaking that he wasn't consulted on her nomination Why should he be consulted anyways? It's not his administration.
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Post by dc2london on Feb 24, 2021 10:35:03 GMT -6
I mean I guess he probably doesn't want to get heat for the nom failing but it's "advise and consent" not "shadow president chooses"
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Post by dc2london on Feb 24, 2021 10:36:42 GMT -6
I want to know why Magic Grandpa is leaking that he wasn't consulted on her nomination Why should he be consulted anyways? It's not his administration. He's the committee chairman who has to report the nominee out favorably or not, so it's not totally unheard of for a heads-up to be given, but I think given Neera's history with Bernie whyTF would they ask his permission?
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Post by dc2london on Feb 24, 2021 10:38:41 GMT -6
I’m getting increasingly pissed at the Tanden nom. It’s just such a clear display of racism and misogyny at this point. And the thing about Manchin is so obvious. Tanden spoke out about the epipen price gouging and - shocking - Manchin’s daughter is an exec for the company. Like can you be any more transparent. ::stares in under-insured-parent-of-two-peanut-allergy-kids::
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