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'They own what happens next': Enraged AOC slams Senate Dems over 'inexplicable abdication' (www.rawstory.com)

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An enraged Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) again lashed out at Senate Democrats over what she called Friday evening an "inexplicable abdication."

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[–] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 9 points 3 days ago (1 children)

If a shutdown is such a win for trump, why weren't republicans voting against cloture?

[–] HubertManne@moist.catsweat.com -2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

because they would look incredibly stupid. it was their bill. also in win win scenarios it does not really matter.

[–] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

republicans do not care how stupid they look.

[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 3 days ago

Yeah, remember when Moscow Mitch filibustered his own bill because Dems were in favor of it? Good times!