it is helpful to have senators saying this. at the same time...like, you're a senator. you could push for a vote for more aid for ukraine. you could refuse unanimous consent until we get such a vote. - ThreadSky

nberlat.bsky.social • 1 day ago

it is helpful to have senators saying this.

at the same time...like, you're a senator. you could push for a vote for more aid for ukraine. you could refuse unanimous consent until we get such a vote.

Reposted from Patricia Zengerle

Strong words from Republican Senator Murkowski

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wheredafukarwi.bsky.social•1 day ago

She wouldn't even say his name.

rolandofgilead19.bsky.social•1 day ago

Well any words from that side should be taken with a grain of salt.
Very high chance she will still vote for all of the upcoming policies he pushes and vote to confirm all his nominees.
Maybe Susan Collins can chime in on how he has learned a new lesson every time he shows that he hasn't.

highcountryrose.bsky.social•1 day ago

One thing @lisamurkowski.bsky.social could do immediately is start objecting to unanimous consent whenever the Senate tried to fast-track Trump agenda legislation. Senator, this administration does not deserve your cooperation! https://bsky.app/profile/highcountryrose.bsky.social/post/3ljalds6o5k2k

coreymutter.bsky.social•1 day ago

Could vote for removal when impeachment comes up.

nberlat.bsky.social•1 day ago

like, you're a senator in the majority. maybe do something.

nberlat.bsky.social•1 day ago

there are a good number of republicans who do not want the US allied with Putin. is it enough to override a presidential veto? it seems worth finding out.

kevinlikesmaps.bsky.social•1 day ago

I sincerely think this is a viable wedge issue and we (the public) should push our legislators to disavow russia and putin (and then vote accordingly). It's an easy issue to frame for Republicans - invoke Reagan, Cold War, blah blah.
Ukraine is the ONLY Issue I'm able to agree with GOP voters on.

nberlat.bsky.social•1 day ago

anyway. if you're in alaska, you should definitely call your senators. Alaska is especially dependent on government aid; Musk is a massive disaster for the state, among other issues.

michaelander45.bsky.social•1 day ago

Well sure but then we are still back at the problem where they are claiming complete power to ignore appropriations laws.

nberlat.bsky.social•1 day ago

I really feel strongly that we should face problems as they come, but should not give up in advance.

michaelander45.bsky.social•1 day ago

Yes I 100% agree! Sorry. I was not trying to be defeatist but more to reiterate that the larger problem persists.

nberlat.bsky.social•1 day ago

I mean, I am feeling defeated pretty continually, so I definitely get it.

catherderaa.bsky.social•1 day ago

@lisamurkowski.bsky.social

giziti.bsky.social•1 day ago

If they really wanted a handful of senators could join up IDC style and screw over the Republican majority. Even easier in the house since the margin is so slim and there are so many. They don't because they don't want to.

carthaged.bsky.social•1 day ago

I wonder what it would take to change the incentives enough. I’m assuming things will become more fluid as they fall apart. Maybe people will want to try, but I have no idea what it would take

nberlat.bsky.social•1 day ago

well, it looks like the gop is heading for an apocalyptic loss in VA in November. that might be a moment.