Surely the 8 lily-livered Dems who caved in and planned to vote to re-open the government would have read this bill properly, wouldn't they?

I mean - that is their job, surely?

They wouldn't REALLY have let the GOP sneak this in under the radar, would they?

It's their only job...!

Since when did "shame" ever bother the Republicans? Or Trump and his cronies?

Caving on this vote to let the GOP re-open the government is weakness at its worst.

Do Hassan and the other weak links actually trust the GOP to get a vote on the tax cuts, healthcare, etc?

How gullible must they be?

Trump's comments on Nancy Pelosi's decision to retire at the next election just show that there is not an ounce of goodness, respect, decency, or humanity, in the orange psychopath!

He is a despicable demented turd & a nasty piece of work.

I didn't know Laura Loomer was an actual journalist? Isn't she just a conspiracy theorist blogger and "influencer wannabe"?

The backlash against Trump & his fascists is likely to result in even more intense efforts by them to ensure there are NO mid-term elections next year, & possibly no elections at all - ever - until some armed conflict breaks the stranglehold.
The 2020 election reaction by Trump is a pretty good clue

@hopeful66.bsky.social I've followed everyone on your starter packs, and would be honoured to be included in your next one.

I follow back, except for porn or crypto bots.

I'm watching, following, and feeling for the USA from here in Australia.

That is - assuming there WILL be next elections.

These results, showing massive backlash against the whole Trump administration, will surely just make the GOP all the more intent on finding a way to eliminate the mid-terms, & possibly beyond.

By hook or by crook - & no prizes for guessing which !

Good points - I hope you're right.

But given Trump's propensity for just ignoring everything from public opinion to court orders, I think the administration will just carry on as if nothing's changed.

Maybe SCOTUS will see which way the wind is blowing & modify rulings accordingly? Hopefully... 🤞

The results certainly make a statement - but what actual change can they bring about?

That will have to wait until the mid-terms, a year away.

That is if Trump & the Heritage Foundation don't declare martial law first so that there will be NO elections next year...

That's where Schumer and Jeffries fail - they have zero charisma, no oratory skills, no zeal, nothing for the great mass of undecided voters, or those who definitely WOULD switch.

While Bernie, AOC, Mamdani preach the good message in style, that message is just a bit too far left for many to jump!

AFAIK, Stephen Miller has zero authority to arrest anyone, including JB Pritzker.

Also, his pseudolegal advice to ICE agents that they have "federal immunity" is also rubbish. Miller is NOT a lawyer, & that advice is dangerously wrong.

AFAIK, ICE agents CAN be arrested by local police.

That is assuming everyone gets a fair and equal vote...!

The evidence is really starting to pile up now that Trump & his cronies will have totally rigged "elections", most likely with military in attendance too, for intimidation.

And ICE: they will be ramping up scare tactics to keep voters away!!