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Dems now control several important committees. Trump azz kisser Nunes is out, Schiff is in. -
https://media0.giphy.com/media/pgcz9...6178796f9a7938Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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It is often said, “To whom much is given, much is expected.” The American people in Congressional districts across the country gave their support to Democratic candidates with an expectation that a Democratic majority would restore civility and order to a broken Washington. Now, my fellow Democrats, it is up to you to both serve your nation and lead your party.
In 2019, Democrats will be in charge of the House. With power comes responsibility. I implore both newly elected and veteran House Democrats alike to rise to the occasion and become the adults in the room.
It is possible to stay true to your principles while also finding ways to work with across the aisle. The American people are exasperated by the polarization and partisanship that has plagued our political landscape.
Democrats have criticized Trump for dividing our nation and for using incendiary language. When the gavel is passed over, Democrats have a chance to lead by example. Rather than look for areas of disagreement, it’s time to seek out common ground.
Democrats and Republicans actually have key policy areas where they can work together. This is where Democrats should root their agenda. Here are some suggestions:
- Democrats and Republicans both have indicated a willingness to make middle-class tax cuts permanent. Whoever becomes the new Chair of the House Ways & Means Committee should reach out to the GOP ranking member to co-sponsor a bill to do just that.
- Infrastructure programs have usually benefitted from bipartisan support. A bipartisan bill investing in our roads, bridges, water and sewer projects is something everyone can get behind.
- “Fighting for Fair Trade” has been a battle cry of traditional Democrats for years. House Democrats should find ways to work with the Trump administration to enhance efforts to make our trade environment benefit workers.
Nancy Pelosi declared in her victory speech Tuesday night that we all have had enough of division.
Leader Pelosi, please practice what you preach. Put those words into action. Govern, do not obstruct.
Reach out, don’t resist.
Compromise, don’t chastise.
Democrats can help bring our nation back together.
The above is written by a Dem.
As I mentioned earlier, I don't blame them if they continue to obstruct; but I do hope we can come together. I always have that hope.
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Big wins for women and candidates of color as well as younger candidates. US demographics are changing and so are the people who represent us. The party of old rich white guys will soon die off.Comment
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Sock puppet - why not spend your energy appealing to trump and the GOP to change his / their tone? His words are incendiary and preclude cooperation.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
There is your rate limiting step. Nice that you are so out of the closet preaching for this .
We will seeComment
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1) Russia investigation
2) trump tax returns
3) khashoggi murder and the saudis - what did trump and Jared know and when
4) DOJ / FBI shenanigans
^^^^ good start for oversightComment
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Not until January. Lots can happen between now and then that can affect public opinion.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Democrats won the House, but Trump won the election
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs...=.ad22a8daed34
While Tuesday night was not a complete win for Republicans, there was no blue wave, either. By most measures, Republicans beat the odds of history and nearly everyone’s expectations, while Democrats were left disappointed as the fantasy of Beto O’Rourke, Andrew Gillum, Stacey Abrams and others winning fizzled. Not one new progressive Democrat was successful bursting onto the scene.
As much as this year’s midterms offered an obvious opportunity to rebuke President Trump, little of what the arrogant Democrats and members of the mainstream media expected would happen actually did.
Democrats have underperformed in comparison with the historical markers and general expectations of a midterm cycle.
No liberal will want to admit it, but Trump is an asset to the Republican Party, while President Barack Obama was a disaster for the Democratic Party.
By and large what happened was far from the blue-wave rebuke that Democrats and their allies in the media said was going to happen.Comment
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It goes both ways. Trump is a result of anger at how some are perceived.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
But, to your point, I don't support his attitude personally. I don't live my life that way. But, I can see how some feel about it.
Heck, Obama was elected for some for the very same reason. It was time for a black person to be elected as so many for so long were disparaged via racism.
I get it.
-Sock Puppet
(I am extremely busy today so you may not be able to respond; have your fun and gloat, you earned it)Comment
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I would like to offer my condolences to Taylor Swift, Oprah, and all other movie stars whose candidates that they endorsed failed.Comment
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😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
What does public opinion have to do with committe chairmanship? I mean short of being caught in bed with a dead boy , how would public opinion impact who the speaker appoints ?
Are you showing us you don’t have a clue how it works?
Make book on it ....schiff will chair ....and he could just HIRE Mueller to bring over all his materials and finish the investigation if trump gets any ideas there ....
You DID think that through before now, didn’t you Cons ?
Have a nice day!Comment
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OPINION piece by long term GOP operative presented like its opinion of paper ....Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
Oh cons ....don’t do it ...trying to be nicer today but if you are going to be this dumb ....I mean the smell of your WEAKNESS has this effect on meComment
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Last night MSNBC Rachle Maddow mentioned glumly that it again felt like 2016. For Democrats, this is election was like tying the game you were up 3-0 at the half.Comment
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Bwahahaha!Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
Trying to be nicer???
The fact of the matter is there was no Blue Wave yesterday, but we can now watch Dems destroy the economic progress that has been made.Comment
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