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1. It's an exclusive club

Tue Apr 29, 2025, 07:58 PM

Apr 29

And we ain’t in it. Former Senators usually have no problems getting confirmed since they have personal relationships on both sides of the aisle.

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16 Democrats Just Voted to Confirm Another Trump Appointee [View all] Nevilledog Apr 29 OP

It's an exclusive club madville Apr 29 #1

Just Democrats doing bipartisan. Nothing to see here. DJ Synikus Makisimus Apr 29 #2

Our titular leader in the Senate voted for the Iraq war Ponietz Apr 29 #5

Note from President John Quincy Adams to 16 senators: Ping Tung Apr 29 #3

Barbara Lee Celerity Apr 29 #11

What the hell was Booker doing his sit in for? Autumn Apr 29 #4

my first thought as well Celerity Apr 29 #7

Apparently angrychair Apr 29 #13

Exactly what it was. Does he think his vote was secret? Autumn Apr 30 #16

WHY??? Perdue has no diplomatic experience nor speaks Chinese. SunSeeker Apr 29 #6

Because he combines Ted Cruz's personality with Tommy Tuberville's intellect. DJ Synikus Makisimus Apr 29 #14

And the DNC wonders why I won't give them money. republianmushroom Apr 29 #8

Donate just once and it will be thirty emails a day. Intractable Apr 30 #18

dismaying Celerity Apr 29 #9

Don't you dare call them do nothing... Hotler Apr 29 #10

So sick of this bullshit... Sky Jewels Apr 29 #15