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11. No, you misunderstand

Wed Oct 22, 2025, 06:38 PM

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“Going nuclear” means changing the rules outside of the normal protocol of “only at the beginning of each congress”.

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This will destroy any balance. pandr32 Wednesday #1

Dems are already "powerless" Nigrum Cattus Wednesday #12

In many ways, yes. pandr32 Thursday #20

We were powerless in the majority because of the filibuster JT45242 Thursday #19

The Biden Administration accomplished a huge amount. pandr32 Thursday #21

I thought the rules were set at the beginning of each Congress. maxsolomon Wednesday #2

They normally set Rules at the beginning of each Congressional session BumRushDaShow Wednesday #8

No, you misunderstand Fiendish Thingy Wednesday #11

I stand corrected maxsolomon Wednesday #14

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Go for it JBTaurus83 Wednesday #4

Nope.............. Lovie777 Wednesday #5

I thought the GOP can rescind any agreement bronxiteforever Wednesday #9

I hope they remember that the shoe will eventually be on the other foot. cstanleytech Wednesday #6

you're optimistic. chicoescuela Wednesday #7

They should do it. Renew Deal Wednesday #16

Nice to see them taking Fetterman's advice Orrex Wednesday #17

MAKE. THEM. DO. IT. Prairie Gates Thursday #24

Never a doubt. bucolic_frolic Thursday #26