To be sure, Dems have little control over what Senate GOPers want to do in the next 2 years, at least.
But they’re not helpless.
Even in the minority, if they have the will to do it, Dems could make a real mess of how the Senate functions and does (or doesn’t) advance Trump’s priorities.
But they’re not helpless.
Even in the minority, if they have the will to do it, Dems could make a real mess of how the Senate functions and does (or doesn’t) advance Trump’s priorities.
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"This is a revolution, not a memo ― and it’s time to meet the moment with relentless, uncompromising pushback," said Ezra Levin, co-founder of Indivisible.
But something did seem to shift today among Dems. A whiff of the resistance. We'll see if it sticks.
(And I actually did see a mom walking her kid to school this morning in a pink pussy hat.)
What happens next will be of more consequence. This is not theoretical anymore and our institutions are weak.
“If you are a Senator right now confirming ANY Trump nominee who will not unambiguously defend their oath to the Constitution even if that means standing up to Trump you are completely misunderstanding the risk of this moment." https://www.huffpost.com/entry/democrats-direct-assault-federal-spending-freeze_n_67991b1ee4b0f8946ae298e3
The article, along with added extra links, is in this Bluesky thread. Tap above the 'article pic' and scroll ⏬
You just now waking up is good but surprised it took this long to see the light
That way when the US sees the protest they can't its the same as they always do and claim antifa or crazy liberals who want abortions or whatever they say.
I am done with marches. We need action to stop his unconstitutional assault on our democracy. Congress needs to defend its powers.