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BlueKota

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4. I'm thinking they are getting less afraid of him.

Reply to Miles Archer (Original post)

Wed Jun 3, 2026, 06:09 PM

7 hrs ago

It could be coincidence or just wishful thinking. I am beginning to wonder though, as more and more evidence about tsf's further medical deterioration are surfacing, whether at least some House and Senate Republicons are thinking they don't have to dance to his tune anymore.

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HAT TRICK! No SLUSH fund, no $1 billion for the ballroom, & "House passes Iran war powers resolution in rebuke to Trump" [View all] Miles Archer 7 hrs ago OP

Nice UpInArms 7 hrs ago #1

K & R for visibility malaise 7 hrs ago #2

Wonderful. Its about time. Srkdqltr 7 hrs ago #3

I'm thinking they are getting less afraid of him. BlueKota 7 hrs ago #4

Sharks are aware of that first drop of blood in the water. Miles Archer 6 hrs ago #6

I agree! BlueKota 6 hrs ago #7

I think a large part of it ITAL 5 hrs ago #9

They're going to have to move FAR back to the CENTER to get elected, and I don't think they have it in them Miles Archer 5 hrs ago #10

I'm not talking about the ones who may run for president ITAL 5 hrs ago #12

Well, they've also witnessed Trump's treatment of Congress members who fail to give 100% fealty 100% of the time. Miles Archer 5 hrs ago #13

And my point was ITAL 5 hrs ago #15

I am having similar thoughts. wnylib 5 hrs ago #8

I think they are becoming more afraid of their VOTERS... 70sEraVet 5 hrs ago #16

We just need to get that slush fund thing in writing. senseandsensibility 7 hrs ago #5

Suddenly they y are turning. Is this why? Kablooie 5 hrs ago #11

Hopefully Katcat 5 hrs ago #14

Now on to removing the ridiculous "forever immunity for himself, his family, and his businesses." Sogo 4 hrs ago #17

Triple Loser. Sneederbunk 4 hrs ago #18