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In reply to the discussion: $2,000 relief bill passes house. [View all]LanternWaste
(37,748 posts)35. From my seat, it's a coin flip.
The extra two grand would be nice for a LOT of people, but I have a hard time seeing McConnell allowing it to pass knowing the the tempest is gone in three weeks. But as you implied, this vote will directly influence the GA runoffs, and he can play it up.
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I just read that even Marco Rubio is now supporting the $2k check, the fascist wall is cracking. nt
yaesu
Dec 2020
#41
If he passes it he keeps his majority power. I bet he allows the vote for the $2000
mucifer
Dec 2020
#32
I don't know if this is a stupid question or not because I haven't been paying attention
Revanchist
Dec 2020
#17
Because Trump brought up the 2k, so it makes it harder for the Republicans to argue against.
Luciferous
Dec 2020
#36
I can't wait to read the letter or see her talk about the *bipartisan* nature...
joshcryer
Dec 2020
#31
Anyone have a link to the results? Like to see how my Representative voted. N/T
tiredtoo
Dec 2020
#38