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Beautiful Disaster

(667 posts)
2. My guess is that the Democrats will probably find the votes for their discharge petition.
Sun May 7, 2023, 11:24 PM
May 2023

It might come about with the five or so not-extremists (but not moderate like the media portrays 'em as) Republicans failing to show up for a vote, which makes a simple majority smaller.

napi21

(45,806 posts)
3. He won't give in. Too many sane Dems & Pubs know the disaster that
Sun May 7, 2023, 11:25 PM
May 2023

would occur if they fail. The Megas are the only ones who want us not to pay our bills & they are the MINORITY!

calguy

(5,352 posts)
5. The GOP donors won't allow a default
Mon May 8, 2023, 12:46 AM
May 2023

It'll cost them billions, and Kevin knows it. So does Joe. All Joe has to do is patiently wait for them to fold.

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