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Bread and Circuses

(1,695 posts)
Sat Jan 24, 2026, 08:20 PM Yesterday

ICE Funding, consequences playing out NOW

On Thursday, seven Democratic representatives voted for ICE funding—effectively signaling they’re 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 they’re proud of that decision. 😢

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ICE Funding, consequences playing out NOW (Original Post) Bread and Circuses Yesterday OP
The House looks weak. mr715 Yesterday #1
I hope So! Last time , they folded. So I'm a bit suspicious. Bread and Circuses Yesterday #2
RIght there with you. mr715 Yesterday #3
Isn't ICE supposed to go to Philly next? newdeal2 Yesterday #4
Maine mr715 Yesterday #6
So that's 7 new candidates we have to convince to run for Congress -- 8 including Jeffries. Good. nt in2herbs Yesterday #5

mr715

(3,079 posts)
1. The House looks weak.
Sat Jan 24, 2026, 08:23 PM
Yesterday

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

newdeal2

(4,929 posts)
4. Isn't ICE supposed to go to Philly next?
Sat Jan 24, 2026, 08:29 PM
Yesterday

Will be interesting to see how Fetterman spins that vote in the future.

in2herbs

(4,311 posts)
5. So that's 7 new candidates we have to convince to run for Congress -- 8 including Jeffries. Good. nt
Sat Jan 24, 2026, 08:29 PM
Yesterday
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