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Anita Dalrymple's avatar

Thank god they finally showed some backbone!

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Jade Fox Hall's avatar

I’m terrified that a shut down will mean our SS won’t come (that’s all we have atm) but what’s right is right and what wrong is wrong 😑

SHUT IT DOWN

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Sparky SEDBRN-10-08's avatar

Your SS payments are automatic and will not stop in a shutdown.

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Jade Fox Hall's avatar

Thank you SO MUCH for the reassurance ❤️‍🔥

I really needed that 🥰

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Pat's avatar

I'm with you!

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Martha Kenne's avatar

You have every right to be concerned! We're right there with ya!

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Eva Seifert's avatar

The shut downs have never affected SS checks or pensions - those basically automated. But it does affect discretionary outlays.

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Connie S's avatar

Does it mean the gilded ball room will be postponed? Since trump refused to pay for the “predator patio as named by Gov. Newsom”, I can’t imagine any contractor would want to roll the dice with the king of casinos.

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lisa thompson's avatar

He has a long history of never paying his bills.

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Sandra Blessman's avatar

True he probably won’t pay them anyway that’s hi MO. Wouldn’t do the job unless he paid at least half upfront

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Doug Desenberg's avatar

Oh my. What about trumps big gold ballroom?

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Robert Libby's avatar

Hell YES!!!! It’s time to draw a line in the sand!

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Lee Peacock's avatar

YAY, Thank you gentlemen!!! HOLD THE LINE!

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Nancy Fauser's avatar

And women!

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Bruce Hlodnicki's avatar

I truly hate when republicans play games with Americans lives and well-being!

Democrats must make them Do the Right Things For the People of Our Country! If they don't, make them pay with blood and tears!

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Tired Nana's avatar

I hope that Democrats in Congress reach out to Americans using a variety of media sources to get their message out about why they reject the CR. Trump and the GOP will quickly saturate the airwaves with their lies. With the cost of living skyrocketing, let folks know how important the costs of healthcare are for everyone. It's the one piece of a family budget that you cannot manipulate. No one knows when the next health crisis will hit their family.

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Carolyn Arnold's avatar

Thank you! So well written. I agree 💯!

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Dennis Maloney's avatar

Agree with this 100% !

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Sandra Blessman's avatar

Me too

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Molly Brannon's avatar

Yes! Shut it down!

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Ray Pasini's avatar

Shut it down!!! Don’t give the fascist TRAITOROUS GOP an inch!!!

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Brenda Doherty's avatar

If either Schumer or Jeffries waffle, they should be replaced. It’s time to show some backbone!

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Eva Seifert's avatar

Schumer is in until 2029. Jeffries in the House will be up again in 2026.

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Brenda Doherty's avatar

Schumer is in as a Senator of NY until 2029, but his position as Minority Leader is not guaranteed until then. Jeffries will also face an election as either SOTH or House Democratic Leader in 1/27 or sooner. They both serve at the pleasure of their party.

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Sherry Holland's avatar

Yes! Shut it down! We didn’t choose this fight, but we damn well better win it. The future of our nation depends on it.

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Alton c. Lawry's avatar

Stand Up For America or Perish With The TRUMP Movement !!! ( PERIOD )

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Sandra Blessman's avatar

True

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Laurie's avatar

I agree 100% hold the line. Fight Fight hard. The administration has gone way too far with cutting basic programs and free speech too.

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Cindy Bennett's avatar

Absolutely! It's about time the Democracts show the American people that they can govern and are not the pasties the Republicans want. Let the Reoublicans own this, it will be good for them!

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Maureen Cotner's avatar

Love it! It’s about time!

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Dawn's avatar

As long as they don’t cave! Schumer is known for not standing firm!!

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