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gulliver

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32. "Regular people?"

Sun Jan 31, 2021, 08:12 PM

Jan 2021

I guess we've found a good phrase to replace "common people?"

I don't think people would have a hard time understanding that Dems changed Senate rules in order to allow Dem legislation to pass without votes from the minority party. If we end up tossing the filibuster, there would be a price to pay.

I'll let Schumer and Biden figure out whether it's a good idea or not. They're running the show.

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Sen. Schatz: Regular people don't care whether we pass something with 51 or 60 votes. [View all] Nevilledog Jan 2021 OP

Most people don't understand why 51 votes doesn't pass legislation lisa58 Jan 2021 #1

Or why the winner of the popular vote isn't automatically President. OnDoutside Jan 2021 #3

That too! lisa58 Jan 2021 #5

Well, technically... moose65 Jan 2021 #39

I think the GOPers are scared to death that the Dems will be able The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2021 #2

100% agree. OnDoutside Jan 2021 #4

Yes! The only way to calm the current calamity is to give people what they need to survive lisa58 Jan 2021 #6

AND, make damn sure they know it was President Biden and the Democrats they have to thank! Ligyron Jan 2021 #26

Yes! That too! lisa58 Jan 2021 #27

yes KayF Jan 2021 #7

That's it in a nutshell... Wounded Bear Jan 2021 #8

Speaking of 2022 DENVERPOPS Jan 2021 #21

3 of our 4 at risk Senators (AZ, NH, and GA) are in Rethug trifecta states (meaning they control Celerity Jan 2021 #34

We also have the supreme court in NC dsc Jan 2021 #36

Jeff Jackson FTW Celerity Jan 2021 #38

+1 c-rational Jan 2021 #9

These are the same exact people who before Obama ever took office KentuckyWoman Jan 2021 #11

Don't underestimate the power of the dark media like fux, oan and newsmax mdbl Jan 2021 #14

BINGO! ShazzieB Jan 2021 #22

This. This exactly. nt crickets Jan 2021 #28

+1, for me this will be the ... ***THIRD*** ... economic mess after a 3rd RepubliQan prez uponit7771 Jan 2021 #29

K & R & Retweeted! SunSeeker Jan 2021 #10

Not only am I 100% on this, BobTheSubgenius Jan 2021 #12

Don't you just love it when a relatively unknown Senator or Rep. absolutely nails it with.... EarnestPutz Jan 2021 #15

Amen! moose65 Jan 2021 #13

"They don't understand that it's Republicans blocking everything." 👈🏾 this uponit7771 Jan 2021 #30

Kick dalton99a Jan 2021 #16

And to all those "regular people" who do care, don't take the stimulus and send the money back Cozmo Jan 2021 #17

Uh-HUH!!! The only thing the regular people understand is "Pass. Or Fail." calimary Jan 2021 #18

Exactly!! PersianStar Jan 2021 #24

Welcome to DU, PersianStar! calimary Feb 2021 #46

Republicans are trying to steal the messaging!! Jon King Jan 2021 #19

Absolutely right! Ligyron Jan 2021 #33

Democrats need to keep their promises! PersianStar Jan 2021 #20

Right there, what he said.. mountain grammy Jan 2021 #23

Rt TY & Sen Schatz.. Yes, just Get Cha Jan 2021 #25

K&R Blue Owl Jan 2021 #31

"Regular people?" gulliver Jan 2021 #32

If that gets these regular people a couple grand I don't think they'll care. Ligyron Jan 2021 #35

They might still care (while taking the money). gulliver Jan 2021 #37

Seriously? You'd rather he said "common people"? Hekate Jan 2021 #40

I'm not wild about either the phrase "common people" or "regular people" gulliver Feb 2021 #42

Damn straight karin_sj Jan 2021 #41

Process is quickly forgotten but results are forever. radius777 Feb 2021 #43

He's right. Unless you're a Democrat with gerrymanded disporportional representation in Congress. marble falls Feb 2021 #44

......Absolutely... titanicdave Feb 2021 #45