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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
(68,554 posts)60. And in order to hold a majority that is going to have to happen. That is our reality until we can
win hearts and minds towards more progressive policies. We won't get everything but we will get some things. We have a big tent or the GOP is in power.
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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