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Boo1

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15. Probably because

Reply to Chasstev365 (Original post)

Thu Jul 9, 2026, 11:49 AM

21 hrs ago

They know that pushing the issue results in atleaast a 50/50 chance thay republicans would pick up a vote in the senate they like better.

McConnell for all his bullshit was atleast a thorn in their efforts this past few months.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] Chasstev365 22 hrs ago OP

privacy, hipaa laws Quiet Em 22 hrs ago #1

HIPAA laws?? moose65 22 hrs ago #9

I know, I said privacy too Quiet Em 22 hrs ago #10

They have admitted he is in the hospital. DO what kidnapping experts do: ask for a photograph of him in his bed ... usaf-vet 21 hrs ago #24

If an elected official is permanently unable to perform their duty Orrex 21 hrs ago #26

Meh, McConnell's health is a distraction from the important stuff muriel_volestrangler 22 hrs ago #2

Even More Strange and Odd ahnakneemoose 22 hrs ago #3

My guess is they know everything we know, karynnj 22 hrs ago #5

It's generally a waste of time. Renew Deal 22 hrs ago #4

Why would Republicans do if Mitch was a Democrat? Chasstev365 22 hrs ago #6

Don't know and don't really care what they would do Renew Deal 22 hrs ago #7

Exactly. Wednesdays 22 hrs ago #8

Feinstein recently died in office after a long decline. tritsofme 21 hrs ago #13

Did you mean "weren't"? Totally Tunsie 22 hrs ago #11

really? paulk 21 hrs ago #12

Bookmarking. betsuni 21 hrs ago #14

Probably because Boo1 21 hrs ago #15

WERE demanding? maxsolomon 21 hrs ago #16

Mitch could end the speculation Mz Pip 21 hrs ago #17

If he's really on life support, what do Republicans gain by keeping Mitch's condition secret? I don't see the benefit. sop 21 hrs ago #18

They dont. Wiz Imp 21 hrs ago #22

You're not going to get much out of a staffer. WhiskeyGrinder 21 hrs ago #19

Where's Chuck Schumer? MadMike47 21 hrs ago #20

Where is Chuck Schumer MadMike47 21 hrs ago #21

{sigh} This is so ridiculous. The status quo FAVORS DEMOCRATS not Republicans. Wiz Imp 21 hrs ago #23

Are you a constituent of McConnell? Progressive dog 21 hrs ago #25

It is sad to see Democratic leadership get criticized over something the Republicans are the ones... Ol Janx Spirit 21 hrs ago #27