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BumRushDaShow

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31. Most welcome
Mon Nov 10, 2025, 09:55 AM
Nov 2025

I would hope, but have ZERO expectation, that Abbott schedules the run-off for TX-18 sooner rather than later so we can get that (D) seat filled. But I have my doubts.

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Checkmate [View all] no_hypocrisy Nov 2025 OP
Optimistic of you. AllyCat Nov 2025 #1
I can't discard the potential for Mike Johnson to lose either way. no_hypocrisy Nov 2025 #2
Republicans are going to lose ultimately. They own higher healthcare prices LymphocyteLover Nov 2025 #10
This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Nov 2025 #32
why would they leave trump in the files they present? mucifer Nov 2025 #3
I think everyone is counting on the fact HAB911 Nov 2025 #6
because it will be obvious if huge chunks are missing or blacked out. Plus he can probably be inferred by LymphocyteLover Nov 2025 #11
bingo! markie Nov 2025 #15
If it were that simple, it would have already happened and the files released. Wiz Imp Nov 2025 #27
Sick of Weak Democrats we need a stronger alternative to the GOP NewEnglandAutumn Nov 2025 #4
Newsom wolfie001 Nov 2025 #7
Or even better.... jcmaine72 Nov 2025 #16
KING jaymac Nov 2025 #20
"AHA!!!" wolfie001 Nov 2025 #5
I think they might be structuring the "deal" in moniss Nov 2025 #8
IMO, it HAS to return to the House if only for this: no_hypocrisy Nov 2025 #9
Possibly but on many things like this they will moniss Nov 2025 #12
"do a quick 'conference reconciliation'" BumRushDaShow Nov 2025 #18
Our discussion is all in the realm of moniss Nov 2025 #21
"reporting claiming the government could be open as soon as Monday morning" BumRushDaShow Nov 2025 #29
My point though is there is a difference between moniss Nov 2025 #33
"My point though is there..a difference between them all showing up for the cameras and in their respective chambers" BumRushDaShow Nov 2025 #34
Right and that's why I brought that point about what they moniss Nov 2025 #35
That whole scenario and assumption will be like this in a few days BumRushDaShow Nov 2025 #37
Yes it is maddening when so much of moniss Nov 2025 #38
The Senate bill opens Government through Jan. 30 COL Mustard Nov 2025 #17
He's Stalling & Waiting For The Special Election In Tennessee WiVoter Nov 2025 #13
That will only give them one more vote of "cushion" BumRushDaShow Nov 2025 #19
You are correct. Pototan Nov 2025 #24
Thank You WiVoter Nov 2025 #30
Most welcome BumRushDaShow Nov 2025 #31
Totally irrelevant to the discharge petition. It will have 218 signatures with Grijalva. Wiz Imp Nov 2025 #28
And if Mikie doesn't open the House, he can no longer blame the Democrats... Trueblue Texan Nov 2025 #14
Little Johnson Bettie Nov 2025 #22
Exactly why her lawsuit continues forward Captain Zero Nov 2025 #40
Grijalva will be the 218th signature on the discharge petition Pototan Nov 2025 #23
I hope you're right... GiqueCee Nov 2025 #25
It's pass 9:00 a.m. back east.................... Lovie777 Nov 2025 #26
Yeah, there's a too many Democrats that are cursing the Senate Democrats coming up with an agreement oldmanlynn Nov 2025 #36
Exactly. edisdead Nov 2025 #39
Very far from a checkmate. sarisataka Nov 2025 #41
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