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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsICE Funding, consequences playing out NOW
On Thursday, seven Democratic representatives voted for ICE fundingeffectively signaling theyre fine with what ICE has been doing. Jeffries chose not to whip his caucus so Democrats in GOP-heavy districts could save their seats. I hope theyre proud of that decision. 😢
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ICE Funding, consequences playing out NOW (Original Post)
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mr715
(3,079 posts)1. The House looks weak.
You are correct.
That the Senate, a co-equal body, has to correct the mistake of the House is bad. But at least it appears our Senatorial caucus is in line, minus Fetterman. But we get Rand Paul
Bread and Circuses
(1,695 posts)2. I hope So! Last time , they folded. So I'm a bit suspicious.
mr715
(3,079 posts)3. RIght there with you.
newdeal2
(4,929 posts)4. Isn't ICE supposed to go to Philly next?
Will be interesting to see how Fetterman spins that vote in the future.
So we might get Susan Collins if she is concerned
in2herbs
(4,311 posts)5. So that's 7 new candidates we have to convince to run for Congress -- 8 including Jeffries. Good. nt