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gab13by13

(20,864 posts)
Fri Dec 9, 2022, 09:15 AM Dec 2022

What Has Changed With The Senate?

As far as I can see, nothing has changed. We still have 51 Senators caucusing with the Democrats, including Bernie Sanders and Angus King. What's with all of the hand wringing? When Sinema decides to causus with the Magats then I will join in.

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qazplm135

(7,447 posts)
2. If she doesn't caucus with anyone
Fri Dec 9, 2022, 09:26 AM
Dec 2022

Then she doesn't get committee chairs.

She doesn't have much leverage to play that game so my guess is Costa is wrong, or she's more of an idiot than already thought.

Better Days Ahoy

(698 posts)
3. Agree. Democrats excel at hand-wringing
Fri Dec 9, 2022, 09:31 AM
Dec 2022

Let's see how it goes. Her vote on anything was never guaranteed anyway. As long as she doesn't hold up legislation.

And she's likely losing in 2024 to a real Democrat.
Go Gallega!

Ruben should start campaigning right now. This minute.

JohnSJ

(91,960 posts)
5. Exactly. The only thing this does is to give the media a chance to promote hyperbole, and of
Fri Dec 9, 2022, 09:34 AM
Dec 2022

course give Siena attention



gab13by13

(20,864 posts)
6. Sinema herself said nothing would change in the Senate,
Fri Dec 9, 2022, 09:46 AM
Dec 2022

she stated she may not show up for caucus sessions, but she rarely showed up anyway.

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