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2. Epstein files

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Tue Oct 14, 2025, 04:06 PM

Oct 14

Congress cannot force the release of the files even if both chambers vote for it. The point of the discharge petition is to force House Republicans to decide if they are more loyal to Trump or to the overwhelming majority of their constituents who want the files released. Needless to say, House republicans desperately want to avoid that decision

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What is the real reason MAGA Mike is not swearing in the new Congresswoman from Arizona?? [View all] kentuck Oct 14 OP

no. but lets make them lie rampartd Oct 14 #1

Epstein files rso Oct 14 #2

That makes sense. kentuck Oct 14 #4

He's following orders from Trump. sop Oct 14 #3

He will swear her in and cave on healthcare in about two weeks. SSJVegeta Oct 14 #5

I'll have what you're drinking/smoking. Irish_Dem Oct 14 #7

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A pint of despair with a shot of anguish and a dash of hope. SSJVegeta Oct 14 #14

OK I'll have what you're smoking and drinking too. :) Irish_Dem Oct 14 #16

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mikey your time is up. republianmushroom Oct 14 #8

He's pressuring the Republicans like Massie, MTG, Nancy Mace Arazi Oct 14 #11

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