[ExI] i would do the same i suppose

[John Clark]

On Sat, Nov 8, 2025 at 7:41 AM <spike at rainier66.com> wrote:

* > It might result in the elimination of the senate filibuster, in order
> to let the majority reopen US government over the objection of the
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*They call that the "nuclear option", the Republicans are reluctant to do
that because in one year the Democrats might be in control of the Senate.
Historically in midterm elections the party opposite to that of the
President usually makes significant gains in Congress.  *

*John K Clark*







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> no pressure, until an extended  government shutdown sends them home.  This
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