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babylonsister

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Sat Jan 10, 2026, 10:44 AM Jan 10

Major props to Democrats this week. [View all]

Last edited Sat Jan 10, 2026, 11:48 AM - Edit history (1)

I am really grateful and am enjoying their presence everywhere you look this week. I have noticed them and have also noticed the lack of anything important rethugs have done. I heard they introduced legislation this week to monitor shower heads.

Democrats introduced and voted on Obamacare subsidies and got them extended for the three years they had initially asked for. to Jeffries

Democrats got the House to slap back at the buffoon regarding Venezuela and future actions there. At least now he theoretically needs permission before starting anything, and hopefully that halt will apply to Greenland and any other country this warmonger has mentioned if necessary.

Dems are still going after the Epstein files and making incremental progress. I imagine this is going to take awhile, but they've been on it.

And Democrats are pushing to rein in ICE, which we all know is crucial.

After such a sad, emotional week for this country, I didn't want their contributions to go unnoticed.

Edit to add: Please see responses for some corrections, but I still maintain Dems are trying hard to make a difference despite being in the minority.




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Major props to Democrats this week. [View all] babylonsister Jan 10 OP
Obamacare subsidies have not been extended for 3 years, gab13by13 Jan 10 #1
I stand corrected, and can hope you're wrong. I wonder babylonsister Jan 10 #4
You're probably right about the compromise. 70sEraVet Jan 10 #11
Thanks for this, babylonsister. yorkster Jan 10 #2
What? An OP praising Democrats here on DU! mcar Jan 10 #3
Yes!!! with a guffaw included wolfie001 Jan 10 #8
I know! It was like opening a suspicious package, waiting for the BOOM. betsuni Jan 10 #20
Yes! I had a similar reaction mcar Jan 10 #24
Lauren Underwood on Bluesky Quiet Em Jan 10 #5
She deserves recognition. murielm99 Jan 10 #9
I 100% agree with the sentiment of your post, but your specifics are incorrect. Wiz Imp Jan 10 #6
Thanks for the corrections. babylonsister Jan 10 #10
No worries. Like I said, I completely support the sentiment! The Democrats do deserve Wiz Imp Jan 10 #12
"Get the fuck out of Minneapolis!" leftstreet Jan 10 #7
More AOC Kid Berwyn Jan 10 #13
From Jeff Merkeley this morning jmbar2 Jan 10 #14
Yes SuzyandPuffpuff Jan 10 #15
Yes, I agree PatSeg Jan 10 #16
I think we're really lucky, the tide is turning, I babylonsister Jan 10 #25
Thanks, I'm trying to remain optimistic, PatSeg Jan 10 #28
So WTF is the story with the chicken little Dem governor of Colorado considering clemency for Peters? You DO NOT flashman13 Jan 10 #17
For a summary of good news Seinan Sensei Jan 10 #18
Excellent acknowledgment! Martin68 Jan 10 #19
Thank you! Thanks, Democrats! betsuni Jan 10 #21
Well done! ananda Jan 10 #22
Kick and Rec MorbidButterflyTat Jan 10 #23
Democrats have been offering bipartisanship all along bucolic_frolic Jan 10 #26
No. aocommunalpunch Jan 11 #30
Always good to see people do what they are hired and paid for n/t luv2fly Jan 10 #27
At what point do voters notice that Trmp is getting nothing done because everything he proposes is OUTRAGEOUSLY STUPID eppur_se_muova Jan 11 #29
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