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yellowdogintexas

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3. I know better but I would like to think my letter changed his mind

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Sat Jan 25, 2025, 12:45 AM

Jan 2025

I really did write him, my own Senator Cornyn and Senator Ernst. I got an actual reply from Cornyn, not just the one sentence "Thank you for contacting our office" response.

Actually I am certain he pow wowed with a number of others before casting the vote. Forcing a tie breaking vote does send a message.

Writing those letters was really a lot of fun.

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Too late for doing the right thing Mitch. The Orange Menace is your legacy. CentralMass Jan 2025 #1

He probably thinks this vote MontanaMama Jan 2025 #2

I know better but I would like to think my letter changed his mind yellowdogintexas Jan 2025 #3

Always voice your opinion. A few will True Blue American Jan 2025 #4