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TexasTowelie

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12. You laid out a very specific situation that includes the word "if".

Sat Nov 12, 2022, 02:45 AM

Nov 2022

Someone can look at a glass of water and say it is either half empty or half full. I prefer to have a positive outlook and thus I dismiss pessimistic hypothetical situations that begin with "if." YMMV, but I'm not going to dwell on something that hasn't happened--that's what keeps me sane and somewhat happy.

In addition, we don't know whether Cuellar would block any legislation regarding abortion. In a close situation, I suspect that Cuellar may cast a "present" vote or not vote at all. I may be incorrect, but I don't believe that Cuellar has the been the lone vote that ever killed any legislation in the House (or in committee either) that was sponsored by Democrats.

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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