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11. I laid out a very specific situation, obviously if the Rethugs win the House, there will be no bill

Reply to TexasTowelie (Reply #8)

Sat Nov 12, 2022, 01:02 AM

Nov 2022

for reproductive rights.

Biden will also not have to vero anything, as we have very very likely won the Senate.

I asked specifically that IF we somehow do retain the House (it would likely be 218-217) and Cuellar is the 218th and deciding vote, would he backstab us and block the bill.

Perhaps there is a pro choice Rethug in the House who would break ranks and support it.

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3 'IFS' here, but if we end up with 51 Senate seats (likely IMHO) and 218 House seats (HARD), and if [View all] Celerity Nov 2022 OP

Murkowski blm Nov 2022 #1

Yes, that would be a way to go around BOTH Sinema and Manchin, but I still wonder about Cuellar Celerity Nov 2022 #2

I just hope those two weasels won't switch parties n/t Blaukraut Nov 2022 #3

If they switch parties, then they forfeit the spotlight Orrex Nov 2022 #9

Unfortunately, Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #4

I disagree with you whether Cisneros would have won the election if she was the nominee. TexasTowelie Nov 2022 #5

+1 great points grantcart Nov 2022 #6

But will Cuellar ratfuck us on a reproductive rights bill IF he is the deciding House vote? Celerity Nov 2022 #7

FWIW, there was a third candidate in the Democratic primary this year TexasTowelie Nov 2022 #8

K&R!! onetexan Nov 2022 #10

I laid out a very specific situation, obviously if the Rethugs win the House, there will be no bill Celerity Nov 2022 #11

You laid out a very specific situation that includes the word "if". TexasTowelie Nov 2022 #12

On this issue, abortion rights lees1975 Nov 2022 #13