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gab13by13

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1. That's what I have been shouting for.

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Fri Mar 14, 2025, 10:28 AM

Mar 14

The CR is unconstitutional and Chuck Schumer should have said that.

Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1, -- grants Congress the power to tax and spend money for the general welfare of the United States.

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The CR is a classic dilemma for Senate Democrats. [View all] no_hypocrisy Mar 14 OP

That's what I have been shouting for. gab13by13 Mar 14 #1

I think the technical term is Checkmate C_U_L8R Mar 14 #2

Both options suck but for this Dem, it is stand or die. Going along is death, so stand against the CR. Do Opt 3 also. dutch777 Mar 14 #3

How is this a dilemma? -misanthroptimist Mar 14 #4