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pat_k

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5. Good to see!

Reply to bigtree (Reply #3)

Mon Sep 29, 2025, 07:41 PM

Sep 29

And Obama said something along the same lines:

Republicans would rather shut down the government than help millions of Americans afford health care. This article tells some of their stories, and is a good reminder of whatâ€™s at stake.
— Barack Obama (@barackobama.bsky.social) 2025-09-28T16:02:02.500Z

I still prefer the more colloquial "so badly" statement, but that may be asking too much.

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WH and party reject Dem efforts to make deals on health benefits extension and limits on presidential budget rescissions [View all] bigtree Sep 29 OP

Republicans are in shock Dems might actually not cave to their demands. bucolic_frolic Sep 29 #1

Republicans want to cut your healthcare so badly they'll shut down the government to do it!! pat_k Sep 29 #2

heh bigtree Sep 29 #3

Good to see! pat_k Sep 29 #5

good coordination bigtree Sep 29 #6

It is also why the majority party generally does not shove... pat_k Sep 29 #4

if we could get as much support behind our leaders advocating for OUR interests bigtree Sep 29 #7