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Pototan

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8. No. My OP was just stating a fact

Reply to EdmondDantes_ (Reply #5)

Thu Apr 16, 2026, 10:59 AM

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It was not designed to pass judgement.

Of course, they both, and others, should be out of Congress for such transgressions. But the MSM seems to think that this one for one doesn't affect the balance in the House. As I stated in the OP, it does affect the minority more than the majority.

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The one for one Congress resignations hurt Dems more [View all] Pototan Thursday OP

true, but rampartd Thursday #1

Because the media drmeow Thursday #3

murc's law rampartd Thursday #6

I cannot be convinced that, for every Swalwell, there are not a dozen republicans doing things Scrivener7 Thursday #2

Swalwell was barely in attendance lately anyway obamanut2012 Thursday #4

But he could sign a discharge petition Pototan Thursday #7

Is that to say we should give a pass on rape because it's inconvenient timing? EdmondDantes_ Thursday #5

No. My OP was just stating a fact Pototan Thursday #8

Cool. Thanks for sharing it because it a relevant fact EdmondDantes_ Thursday #9