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In reply to the discussion: Kyrsten Sinema Joins Joe Manchin in Rebuking $15 Minimum Wage Being Put in Stimulus, Dashing Progres [View all]Demsrule86
(68,351 posts)30. They would have to vote for that also...you think they would?
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Kyrsten Sinema Joins Joe Manchin in Rebuking $15 Minimum Wage Being Put in Stimulus, Dashing Progres [View all]
Polybius
Feb 2021
OP
they're in talk radio states and they think their dittohead constituents yelling on the phone
certainot
Feb 2021
#51
I would also add...I still believe in the end both Senators will vote for a minimum wage bill.
Demsrule86
Feb 2021
#46
i hope they are both primaried. I've seen many notes here saying the same thing I posted
trueblue2007
Feb 2021
#120
It is too bad...it could have been different had we supported Democrats in 2010, 2014,
Demsrule86
Feb 2021
#42
No with her...we get the majority...so she is not worthless...so stop. This is Democratic
Demsrule86
Feb 2021
#65
The federal minimum wage is still set at $7.25. Obama tried to raise it to $9 to no avail.
KPN
Feb 2021
#8
The problem is the southern States which were used by corporations as a means to bust
KPN
Feb 2021
#25
There is no area where 7.25 can be enough to put food on the table and a roof over your head...
Demsrule86
Feb 2021
#38
I did not say it was not great to get Moscow Mitch out, that was excellent but 50/50 is not good
Escurumbele
Feb 2021
#43
You know what would be a bigger thorn? Mitch McConnell. At least we don't have to worry
Demsrule86
Feb 2021
#32
Definitely, I don't disagree with anyone on that, I am happy we don't have to deal with Moscow Mitch
Escurumbele
Feb 2021
#54
And in order to hold a majority that is going to have to happen. That is our reality until we can
Demsrule86
Feb 2021
#60
So you think it would be better if Mitch stayed in power and helped kill thousands more
Demsrule86
Feb 2021
#68
I cannot believe how what I wrote has been misinterpreted...I will explain again
Escurumbele
Feb 2021
#108
Sure, you just have to eliminate the filibuster to do that, which would take 50 votes.
bearsfootball516
Feb 2021
#41
Remember when McCain was talking about the maximum income for people when Obama thought 180K was
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2021
#27
Take the fight to their constitiuents who want a minimum was hike...Sinema has to run again
Demsrule86
Feb 2021
#28
Personally I reject a $15 as well but not because I do not think people should be paid less but
cstanleytech
Feb 2021
#36
Remember, it is Newsweek...I expect both to support minimum wage as it is popular in their
Demsrule86
Feb 2021
#50
That is untrue. They are Democrats who have a moderate viewpoint and without them, no
Demsrule86
Feb 2021
#61
Let's not sacrifice our Covid Bill if we can't get their votes. However, I think we will get
Demsrule86
Feb 2021
#63
That's my point- if you take the bill to a floor vote, they won't dare vote against it
Fiendish Thingy
Feb 2021
#73
Tone deaf DINOs, can't see past their own noses, sabotage over reason and cooperation.
0nirevets
Feb 2021
#70
These two moderate Democratic Senators are showing us how much power they have.
patphil
Feb 2021
#90
Unfortunately kicking him out of the caucus does mean giving up our majority.
jorgevlorgan
Feb 2021
#114
Sinema seems to be unable to hold two thoughts in her head simultaneously.
BobTheSubgenius
Feb 2021
#100
Joe knew this was going to happen. That's why he said he didn't think it could stay in the bill.
SunSeeker
Feb 2021
#107