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drray23

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1. I never doubted he would go for it.

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Tue Jan 19, 2021, 09:58 PM

Jan 2021

He is senator of one of the poorest states. I am pretty sure he got quite some pushback from his constituants when he was lukewarm about it. I dont think it took much effort for Schumer to get him to change his tune.

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I never doubted he would go for it. drray23 Jan 2021 #1

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From what I understand... DAMANgoldberg Jan 2021 #9

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