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bmichaelh

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5. Thune will probably rubber stamp

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Nov 13, 2024, 12:29 PM

Nov 13

Yea, but will they show some backbone and push back against Trump's agenda.

Probably No.

When Trump tried to repeal ACA in 2017, there were only 3 Republican senators who voted no: McCain, Collins, Murkowski.

Thune voted for the repeal.

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