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12. I'm not talking about the ones who may run for president
Wed Jun 3, 2026, 07:52 PM
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I was more meaning folks in Congress since the post I was responding to was about more Republicans crossing the aisle to vote against stuff he wanted. Now that we're largely through primaries, it's started to happen in drips. I feel like once we get into '27 (barring a total red wave catastrophe) that is more likely to happen as they lose the House, and hopefully the Senate. There are a lot of true believers no doubt, but most in Congress just want to be re-elected. Trump's power will probably slowly start to fade as folks look to their '28 re-elections without Trump on the ballot. He may sink some in a primary if they go against him too much I suppose given he loves revenge, but I feel like he will likely check out by early '28. His last year might be on total cruise control.

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Nice UpInArms Wednesday #1
K & R for visibility malaise Wednesday #2
Wonderful. Its about time. Srkdqltr Wednesday #3
I'm thinking they are getting less afraid of him. BlueKota Wednesday #4
Sharks are aware of that first drop of blood in the water. Miles Archer Wednesday #6
I agree! BlueKota Wednesday #7
I think a large part of it ITAL Wednesday #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 Wednesday #10
I'm not talking about the ones who may run for president ITAL Wednesday #12
Well, they've also witnessed Trump's treatment of Congress members who fail to give 100% fealty 100% of the time. Miles Archer Wednesday #13
And my point was ITAL Wednesday #15
I am having similar thoughts. wnylib Wednesday #8
I think they are becoming more afraid of their VOTERS... 70sEraVet Wednesday #16
We just need to get that slush fund thing in writing. senseandsensibility Wednesday #5
Suddenly they y are turning. Is this why? Kablooie Wednesday #11
Hopefully Katcat Wednesday #14
Now on to removing the ridiculous "forever immunity for himself, his family, and his businesses." Sogo Wednesday #17
Triple Loser. Sneederbunk Wednesday #18
MaddowBlog-Senate Republicans ignore Trump's pleas, strip ballroom funding from key bill LetMyPeopleVote 9 hrs ago #19
r&k those that love hockey, got the reference MerryBlooms 9 hrs ago #20
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