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Doodley

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2. It's time Democratic lawmakers played hardball. Trump will get most of the blame for any shutdown.

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Mon Sep 29, 2025, 01:52 PM

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White House spokesmodel: Government layoffs coming if Democrats don't prevent shutdown [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 29 OP

This is rich from the party controlling all 3 branches of our government RT Atlanta Sep 29 #1

The Republicans do not have the 60 votes needed in the Senate. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 29 #7

They're not willing to pay... lame54 Sep 29 #9

Thats their fucking problem. If they need to BUY dem votes for this thing, Volaris Sep 29 #11

Yeah, and stop bagging on epsteinaminophen. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 29 #12

It's time Democratic lawmakers played hardball. Trump will get most of the blame for any shutdown. Doodley Sep 29 #2

They are. tRump needs D votes in Senate to get to 60. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 29 #6

Republicans control all three branches of government Prairie Gates Sep 29 #3

They need 60 votes in the Senate. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 29 #5

Right. But somehow, its OUR fault they cant govern their way out of a clear bag. Volaris Sep 29 #13

tRump is holding workers hostage, figuratively (threats of firings) and literally (ICE detentions). . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 29 #4

Gotta say, "White House Spokesmodel" is brilliant description. Timeflyer Sep 29 #8

Government workers already leaving in droves Johonny Sep 29 #10

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