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This is most directly about the fake electors (none of whom face any federal charges anyway) but the actual wording of it is much broader: it's effectively a full and complete blanket pardon for anybody who had anything to do with trying to steal the 2020 election, not just the Jan 6-ers.
The language of this pardon is extremely broad.
It includes “all United States citizens for conduct relating to the advice, creation, organization, execution, submission, support, voting, activities, participation in, or advocacy for or of any slate or proposed slate of Presidential
electors…”
It includes “all United States citizens for conduct relating to the advice, creation, organization, execution, submission, support, voting, activities, participation in, or advocacy for or of any slate or proposed slate of Presidential
electors…”
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
This is most directly about the fake electors (none of whom face any federal charges anyway) but the actual wording of it is much broader: it's effectively a full and complete blanket pardon for anybody who had anything to do with trying to steal the 2020 election, not just the Jan 6-ers.
So what are we all betting will happen if the Senate Republicans do keep their word and allow a vote on the subsidies next month?
November 10, 2025 at 4:56 AM
So what are we all betting will happen if the Senate Republicans do keep their word and allow a vote on the subsidies next month?
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i suspect there’s some truth to this and also why we should be EXTREMELY skeptical that senate dems as currently constituted would ditch the filibuster should they ever have a trifecta again
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
i suspect there’s some truth to this and also why we should be EXTREMELY skeptical that senate dems as currently constituted would ditch the filibuster should they ever have a trifecta again
"Sen Hassan, asked what will happen if Republicans don't carry out the deal, 'Well, shame on them.'"
FFS. I'm beginning to wonder if the Republicans already have 8 votes to kill the ACA completely and replace it with Trump checks in one fell swoop.
FFS. I'm beginning to wonder if the Republicans already have 8 votes to kill the ACA completely and replace it with Trump checks in one fell swoop.
November 10, 2025 at 4:48 AM
"Sen Hassan, asked what will happen if Republicans don't carry out the deal, 'Well, shame on them.'"
FFS. I'm beginning to wonder if the Republicans already have 8 votes to kill the ACA completely and replace it with Trump checks in one fell swoop.
FFS. I'm beginning to wonder if the Republicans already have 8 votes to kill the ACA completely and replace it with Trump checks in one fell swoop.
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Sanders: That is a totally meaningless gesture. You can get 100 votes here and it won't mean anything because the House is not going to take it up.
November 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Sanders: That is a totally meaningless gesture. You can get 100 votes here and it won't mean anything because the House is not going to take it up.
FFS...
CNN: “8 Senate Dem centrists reach a deal with GOP leaders and White House to reopen the government in exchange for a future vote on extending ACA subsidies… NO GUARANTEE to extend subsidies, but Dems involved believe GOP leaders will negotiate…” www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/p...
November 10, 2025 at 1:16 AM
FFS...
So adorable. If the Republicans don't keep their word, they'll hear from the voters some time in the future.
That's the guarantee. Lol.
That's the guarantee. Lol.
November 10, 2025 at 12:26 AM
So adorable. If the Republicans don't keep their word, they'll hear from the voters some time in the future.
That's the guarantee. Lol.
That's the guarantee. Lol.
This, from Tim Kaine is HILARIOUS:
November 10, 2025 at 12:23 AM
This, from Tim Kaine is HILARIOUS:
Any "deal" with Senate Republicans for a future vote does not necessarily apply to the House. And even if Johnson goes back on his word that he would never put a subsidy extension on the floor, Trump hasn't signed on to anything.
Surely the Democrats understand this, right?
Surely the Democrats understand this, right?
November 9, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Any "deal" with Senate Republicans for a future vote does not necessarily apply to the House. And even if Johnson goes back on his word that he would never put a subsidy extension on the floor, Trump hasn't signed on to anything.
Surely the Democrats understand this, right?
Surely the Democrats understand this, right?
The only people who buy through the ACA marketplace even allowed to have HSA's are those who have high deductible plans. Most of them don't have them.
There will be a revolution if Dems agree to this insanity. It's ridiculous. Maybe it's being floated to make their actual cave look better.
"A development that appeared to break the logjam: Republicans proposed that healthcare funding be provided directly to households rather than used to pay for a 1-year extension of ACA subsidies. That involves sending federal money into FSAs instead of insurance companies" www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
November 9, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The only people who buy through the ACA marketplace even allowed to have HSA's are those who have high deductible plans. Most of them don't have them.
There will be a revolution if Dems agree to this insanity. It's ridiculous. Maybe it's being floated to make their actual cave look better.
"A development that appeared to break the logjam: Republicans proposed that healthcare funding be provided directly to households rather than used to pay for a 1-year extension of ACA subsidies. That involves sending federal money into FSAs instead of insurance companies" www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Republicans Pitch Alternative to ACA Extension to End Government Shutdown
A proposal by GOP senators to send money directly to consumers’ health accounts rather than to insurance companies showed signs of breaking a stalemate on negotiations.
www.wsj.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
There will be a revolution if Dems agree to this insanity. It's ridiculous. Maybe it's being floated to make their actual cave look better.
The Problem, as Schiff said this morning:
November 9, 2025 at 10:23 PM
The Problem, as Schiff said this morning:
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Things will never ever get better if the GOP can do this every year without fail
wild that twice this year democrats (in DC + in TX) have reached the threshold of making Republicans feel some pain and just dip lol
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Senate hopes for shutdown breakthrough Sunday
Senators believe enough Democrats are ready to reopen the government. The White House isn’t standing in the way of an emerging deal.
www.politico.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Things will never ever get better if the GOP can do this every year without fail
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This is part of the tragedy of a surrender now. It invites more pain and suffering by emboldening the regime. Why should they listen to a weak opposition?
Schumer and the Dems are about to teach Trump the lesson that they’ll cave whenever he abuses power to sufficiently hurt people.
November 9, 2025 at 9:46 PM
This is part of the tragedy of a surrender now. It invites more pain and suffering by emboldening the regime. Why should they listen to a weak opposition?
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Yes- its been a below the radar problem with focusing on healthcare from the beginning
Wouldn't setting up a meaningless ACA vote give a lot of more-moderate GOP senators an opportunity for a show vote?
Like: 'Sure I voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill, but I also voted for an extension of ACA credits, so don't blame me...'
Like: 'Sure I voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill, but I also voted for an extension of ACA credits, so don't blame me...'
November 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Yes- its been a below the radar problem with focusing on healthcare from the beginning
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Trump’s approval rating drops to a dismal 37%.
Trump: Free $2,000 for everyone!!!
Trump: Free $2,000 for everyone!!!
November 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Trump’s approval rating drops to a dismal 37%.
Trump: Free $2,000 for everyone!!!
Trump: Free $2,000 for everyone!!!
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Reductions in Force not required by shutdowns, have never happened in any previous shutdown, and a judge has ruled they are illegal.
The shutdown is an excuse, not a reason, for them to do what they wanted to do: destroy government.
The shutdown is an excuse, not a reason, for them to do what they wanted to do: destroy government.
Lee Zeldin announces on Fox that there will be "severe" layoffs at the EPA if the shutdown continues
November 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Reductions in Force not required by shutdowns, have never happened in any previous shutdown, and a judge has ruled they are illegal.
The shutdown is an excuse, not a reason, for them to do what they wanted to do: destroy government.
The shutdown is an excuse, not a reason, for them to do what they wanted to do: destroy government.
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“A promise of a vote on healthcare” is nothing
November 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
“A promise of a vote on healthcare” is nothing
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Trump was at his golf club in Palm Beach when this was posted
November 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Trump was at his golf club in Palm Beach when this was posted
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A $64,000 Thailand beach vacation package being auctioned off at Mar-a-Lago as Americans continue to struggle with high grocery prices
November 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A $64,000 Thailand beach vacation package being auctioned off at Mar-a-Lago as Americans continue to struggle with high grocery prices
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LOL! Project 2025 planned to go the OPPOSITE WAY!
They wanted to move toward 20-year mortgages!
Wrote about that here: www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/202...
They wanted to move toward 20-year mortgages!
Wrote about that here: www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/202...
November 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM
LOL! Project 2025 planned to go the OPPOSITE WAY!
They wanted to move toward 20-year mortgages!
Wrote about that here: www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/202...
They wanted to move toward 20-year mortgages!
Wrote about that here: www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/202...