So, Democrats, why aren't you playing the same game? If you're not willing to fight fire with fire, how do you expect to win? 🔥
So, Democrats, why aren't you playing the same game? If you're not willing to fight fire with fire, how do you expect to win? 🔥
Leadership enforced strict party discipline. No breaking ranks, no compromise. Coordinated talking points amplified by friendly media created the appearance of organic opposition. 🔒
Why aren't Dems as disciplined in their messaging and strategy?
Leadership enforced strict party discipline. No breaking ranks, no compromise. Coordinated talking points amplified by friendly media created the appearance of organic opposition. 🔒
Why aren't Dems as disciplined in their messaging and strategy?
GOP state AGs would threaten lawsuits against bills before they even passed. Created uncertainty, scared moderate Dems, slowed everything down. Smart but cynical. ⚖️
Why aren't Dems using state-level legal challenges to block GOP policies?
GOP state AGs would threaten lawsuits against bills before they even passed. Created uncertainty, scared moderate Dems, slowed everything down. Smart but cynical. ⚖️
Why aren't Dems using state-level legal challenges to block GOP policies?
Wait until a bill is ready for vote, then dump hundreds of amendments. Force Dems to either delay everything or look like they're "rushing." Classic delay tactic. 📝
Why aren't Dems flooding GOP bills with amendments to slow them down?
Wait until a bill is ready for vote, then dump hundreds of amendments. Force Dems to either delay everything or look like they're "rushing." Classic delay tactic. 📝
Why aren't Dems flooding GOP bills with amendments to slow them down?
GOP would skip committee meetings to deny quorum. Can't vote without quorum! Imagine scheduling a meeting and your coworkers all "coincidentally" call in sick to block decisions. 🪑
Why aren't Dems using quorum denial to grind GOP agendas to a halt?
GOP would skip committee meetings to deny quorum. Can't vote without quorum! Imagine scheduling a meeting and your coworkers all "coincidentally" call in sick to block decisions. 🪑
Why aren't Dems using quorum denial to grind GOP agendas to a halt?
Individual GOP senators placed unprecedented numbers of secret holds on Obama's nominees. Key positions sat empty for months or years. Imagine trying to run government agencies with no confirmed leaders. 🤐
Individual GOP senators placed unprecedented numbers of secret holds on Obama's nominees. Key positions sat empty for months or years. Imagine trying to run government agencies with no confirmed leaders. 🤐
Even with Dems having 60 seats (briefly), GOP senators required 60-vote thresholds for virtually everything. Basic legislation? Filibuster. Routine appointments? Filibuster. Morning coffee? You guessed it. 🚫
Even with Dems having 60 seats (briefly), GOP senators required 60-vote thresholds for virtually everything. Basic legislation? Filibuster. Routine appointments? Filibuster. Morning coffee? You guessed it. 🚫