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What is wrong with these two? bullimiami Feb 2021 #1
How much time do you have...? dlk Feb 2021 #2
Not enough I'm sure. bullimiami Feb 2021 #3
They don't want to help their constituents. lagomorph777 Feb 2021 #14
they're in talk radio states and they think their dittohead constituents yelling on the phone certainot Feb 2021 #51
A nationwide $15 minimum probably doesn't help their constituents FBaggins Feb 2021 #75
Why wouldn't it? llmart Feb 2021 #80
Yeah, that is nonsense. ForgoTheConsequence Feb 2021 #88
Of course it would. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #128
There are few "of course"s in economics FBaggins Feb 2021 #129
I would also add...I still believe in the end both Senators will vote for a minimum wage bill. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #46
But we're going to need 60 votes DeltaLitProf Feb 2021 #130
They got theirs. Cobalt Violet Feb 2021 #103
i hope they are both primaried. I've seen many notes here saying the same thing I posted trueblue2007 Feb 2021 #120
insert mandatory "primarying Manchin will cost us that seat" post Bucky Feb 2021 #121
Sinema yes, Manchin no. radius777 Feb 2021 #132
This is right-wing rag Newsweek pushing. "Dems in Disarray" meme maxrandb Feb 2021 #4
It's listed smack right in the middle here Polybius Feb 2021 #10
Um ... CNN, the New Yorker and Jacobin in the same basket? My Pet Orangutan Feb 2021 #26
Newsweek was recently purchased by IBT. A "business" consortium maxrandb Feb 2021 #37
My sister was a subscriber to Newsweek since she was in high school in 1968 kimbutgar Feb 2021 #58
I seem to recall several left leaning articles in it in the past. Ligyron Feb 2021 #106
Allsides rates Politifact as "left" Griefbird Feb 2021 #59
No InfoWars, eh? Montauk6 Feb 2021 #62
Since when does CBS lean left? llmart Feb 2021 #77
Media Bias Fact Check: Newsweek LEFT-CENTER BIAS NurseJackie Feb 2021 #95
What is to the right of the right most column? Yavin4 Feb 2021 #111
So, for the next two years, every single bit of legislation boils down to Docreed2003 Feb 2021 #5
It is too bad...it could have been different had we supported Democrats in 2010, 2014, Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #42
That's what the Right-wing wants you to think maxrandb Feb 2021 #44
Defund HER ! Gilbert Moore Feb 2021 #56
No with her...we get the majority...so she is not worthless...so stop. This is Democratic Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #65
She's up in 24. Kelly is up in 22. sweetloukillbot Feb 2021 #102
This is such a betrayal Stargleamer Feb 2021 #6
Huh? Ollie Garkie Feb 2021 #7
The federal minimum wage is still set at $7.25. Obama tried to raise it to $9 to no avail. KPN Feb 2021 #8
Minimum wage is not a battle Congress should have to fight. Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #22
The problem is the southern States which were used by corporations as a means to bust KPN Feb 2021 #25
I agree with you, Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #29
Ergo, something other than one-size-fits-all that reflects the reality of a KPN Feb 2021 #33
Yes. California and other states have already done this. Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #47
It is not just Southern states. Ohio has a very low minimum wage. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #40
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 agree. llmart Feb 2021 #82
Only experts agree with you. But nobody listens to them Bucky Feb 2021 #122
Amazing how she started her career as a Green party liberal activist IronLionZion Feb 2021 #9
Moderate Democrat?? Bull s..t Thekaspervote Feb 2021 #11
I don't think they can pass $15 an hour in one fell swoop TexasBushwhacker Feb 2021 #12
The proposal is just that. Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #23
Put it in, and let them torpedo Miguelito Loveless Feb 2021 #13
Absolutely, let their constituents see how they vote. marble falls Feb 2021 #16
I agree with you in principle, Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #24
Again, they are bluffing Miguelito Loveless Feb 2021 #71
No, the Covid bill has to pass. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #35
Then let them be the two who destroy the deal Miguelito Loveless Feb 2021 #67
They think it's political survival Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #76
In either case, they are going to lose Miguelito Loveless Feb 2021 #84
Look up Manchin's and Sinema's phone numbers and tell them. Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #86
My past experience calling senators from other states Miguelito Loveless Feb 2021 #93
That's not surprising. n/t Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #94
This is why my celebration of Democrats "taking" the Senate was not loud Escurumbele Feb 2021 #15
Thin Analysis Stallion Feb 2021 #21
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
that has not been the reality. drray23 Feb 2021 #115
The question is, what is "their" minimum wage number? mysteryowl Feb 2021 #17
Zero, maybe durablend Feb 2021 #18
You are thinking Manchin & Sinema don't want a federal minimum wage? mysteryowl Feb 2021 #19
Manchin's is $11.00 Massacure Feb 2021 #57
The bill in question does start at $11 and goes up over 5 years. vsrazdem Feb 2021 #69
Fast way to cure this shit montanacowboy Feb 2021 #20
They would have to vote for that also...you think they would? Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #30
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
We Arizona progressives don't call her dobleremolque Feb 2021 #31
Note to Senator Sinema: We've seen this movie before sandensea Feb 2021 #34
+1. This is politically dumb because voters want results. radius777 Feb 2021 #133
Well said. sandensea Feb 2021 #134
Personally I reject a $15 as well but not because I do not think people should be paid less but cstanleytech Feb 2021 #36
Kyrsten Sinema in 2014 chowder66 Feb 2021 #39
At least they don't have an "I" next to their name, eh? Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2021 #45
Thank goodness for that. NurseJackie Feb 2021 #96
Didn't blink an eye when it was 1 trillion for the ruling class n/t hibbing Feb 2021 #48
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Remember, it is Newsweek...I expect both to support minimum wage as it is popular in their Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #50
Democrates in name only. BradBo Feb 2021 #52
That is untrue. They are Democrats who have a moderate viewpoint and without them, no Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #61
That's true, but this is such a fundamental issue Bucky Feb 2021 #123
We will be lucky to get any of it...and I would take what I could get. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #127
Democrates in name only. BradBo Feb 2021 #53
Make.Them.Vote.Against.The.Bill. Fiendish Thingy Feb 2021 #55
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
"a moderate Democrat"?????? LiberalLovinLug Feb 2021 #64
Manchin votes with us 60% of the time. Turin_C3PO Feb 2021 #85
He's a Democrat and I'm happy to have him. NurseJackie Feb 2021 #97
I beg to differ LiberalLovinLug Feb 2021 #98
I agree Turin_C3PO Feb 2021 #112
exactly and when he votes against us, his vote is not the deciding vote. drray23 Feb 2021 #116
I just hope we can win some seats in 2022 vercetti2021 Feb 2021 #66
Tone deaf DINOs, can't see past their own noses, sabotage over reason and cooperation. 0nirevets Feb 2021 #70
Damn DINOS rickyhall Feb 2021 #72
forum rules do not allow my response TomDaisy Feb 2021 #74
The stimulus part of the bill to give people checks now and increase marie999 Feb 2021 #78
The stimulus part of the bill to give people checks now and increase marie999 Feb 2021 #79
Frustrating madeup64 Feb 2021 #81
jerks jorgevlorgan Feb 2021 #83
If we can get it in the bill, they will not vote against it krawhitham Feb 2021 #87
Politics is the art of compromise. Dyedinthewoolliberal Feb 2021 #89
These two moderate Democratic Senators are showing us how much power they have. patphil Feb 2021 #90
Rejecting $15 minimum wage is a good way to get labeled a "moderate" Renew Deal Feb 2021 #91
Manchin always does this... Snackshack Feb 2021 #92
Unfortunately kicking him out of the caucus does mean giving up our majority. jorgevlorgan Feb 2021 #114
I know. Snackshack Feb 2021 #117
Many here don't belong to Facebook ChazII Feb 2021 #99
Sinema seems to be unable to hold two thoughts in her head simultaneously. BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #100
DOH! BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #101
Remember when Bernie was denouncing Hillary for proposing $12 an hour? StevieM Feb 2021 #104
I remember. NurseJackie Feb 2021 #105
Yes. betsuni Feb 2021 #125
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
They're keeping life poor, nasty, brutish and short Marthe48 Feb 2021 #109
Really do not get this opposition DeminPennswoods Feb 2021 #110
Putting this in the bill was dumb. It would obviously provoke opposition and further delay. Akoto Feb 2021 #113
Sounds like that is the reason they oppose it as well MichMan Feb 2021 #119
She is getting feed back on her Facebook page ChazII Feb 2021 #118
What does Minimum Wage have to do with COVID relief? Jimbo S Feb 2021 #124
Jesus christ Ollie Garkie Feb 2021 #126
Fine. Leave their two states out and just do it in the other 48. Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #131
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