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babylonsister

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

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 2026 OP
Obamacare subsidies have not been extended for 3 years, gab13by13 Jan 2026 #1
I stand corrected, and can hope you're wrong. I wonder babylonsister Jan 2026 #4
You're probably right about the compromise. 70sEraVet Jan 2026 #11
Thanks for this, babylonsister. yorkster Jan 2026 #2
What? An OP praising Democrats here on DU! mcar Jan 2026 #3
Yes!!! with a guffaw included wolfie001 Jan 2026 #8
I know! It was like opening a suspicious package, waiting for the BOOM. betsuni Jan 2026 #20
Yes! I had a similar reaction mcar Jan 2026 #24
Lauren Underwood on Bluesky Quiet Em Jan 2026 #5
She deserves recognition. murielm99 Jan 2026 #9
I 100% agree with the sentiment of your post, but your specifics are incorrect. Wiz Imp Jan 2026 #6
Thanks for the corrections. babylonsister Jan 2026 #10
No worries. Like I said, I completely support the sentiment! The Democrats do deserve Wiz Imp Jan 2026 #12
"Get the fuck out of Minneapolis!" leftstreet Jan 2026 #7
More AOC Kid Berwyn Jan 2026 #13
From Jeff Merkeley this morning jmbar2 Jan 2026 #14
Yes SuzyandPuffpuff Jan 2026 #15
Yes, I agree PatSeg Jan 2026 #16
I think we're really lucky, the tide is turning, I babylonsister Jan 2026 #25
Thanks, I'm trying to remain optimistic, PatSeg Jan 2026 #28
So WTF is the story with the chicken little Dem governor of Colorado considering clemency for Peters? You DO NOT flashman13 Jan 2026 #17
For a summary of good news Seinan Sensei Jan 2026 #18
Excellent acknowledgment! Martin68 Jan 2026 #19
Thank you! Thanks, Democrats! betsuni Jan 2026 #21
Well done! ananda Jan 2026 #22
Kick and Rec MorbidButterflyTat Jan 2026 #23
Democrats have been offering bipartisanship all along bucolic_frolic Jan 2026 #26
No. aocommunalpunch Jan 2026 #30
Always good to see people do what they are hired and paid for n/t luv2fly Jan 2026 #27
At what point do voters notice that Trmp is getting nothing done because everything he proposes is OUTRAGEOUSLY STUPID eppur_se_muova Jan 2026 #29
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