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melm00se

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7. The reason for this

Reply to MadameButterfly (Reply #5)

Tue May 19, 2026, 08:29 AM

Yesterday

(and, to be honest, the filibuster) is that Republicans know that they will need this role in the future and if Republicans remove this person (or role), it will come to quite firmly bite them on the ass.

It is a self serving action.

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i figured the parliamentarian would be gone by now rampartd Yesterday #1

Lets hope that Thune stands his ground on this one. riversedge Yesterday #2

Thune was voted into his position. Trump, other than kill him, can not do anything. dave99 22 hrs ago #9

Don't any of these dweebs know how to end a phone call? Or, better yet, refuse the call first. the nelm Yesterday #3

Thune has someone to blame. Raven123 Yesterday #4

He'll... MarcoZandrini Yesterday #6

Even if one questions his motives, it's refreshing to see a Republican stand up to Trump on anything. ShazzieB 20 hrs ago #10

yeah, why are Republicans listening to a parlementarian? MadameButterfly Yesterday #5

The reason for this melm00se Yesterday #7

That is good logic in a democracy MadameButterfly 14 hrs ago #11

Because then if they lose the whole Senate is up for whatever Choas. Historic NY Yesterday #8

I knew it! joanbarnes 14 hrs ago #12