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Wiz Imp

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8. That would be a terrible strategy

Reply to rampartd (Reply #2)

Sun Jun 21, 2026, 03:01 PM

17 hrs ago

If he can't get any nominees through, he will simply name the absolute worst possible people to positions in an acting capacity (like Pulte) . Better to have votes and reject the worst people which can be done without any Republican votes.

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