Biden's strategy for bipartisanship may be to bypass Congress and go directly to the people. He is apparently succeeding, and with that, putting Mitch McConnell and the Trump cult followers in a bind. Sometimes it better to know the numbers rather than the percentage. So, with shrinking numbers of traditional Republicans, 35% of Republicans decades ago do not represent the same number, 35% today. Equally, with an increasing number of independents, going straight to reaching bipartisanship among independents also have its political perks. Further support that Biden's strategy may be working.
Screw Republicans. If I was Joe, I’d tell them that was their last chance, they will not be consulted on anything, and we’ll pass everything without their input.
Maybe....just maybe...the Repugnant’s opposition to the Jan 6 commission will force the Democrat’s hand and move them to do away with the filibuster.....just maybe!
We are simply outnumbered by GOP gerrymandering and the fact that Southern and Western States vote Republican as a knee jerk to whatever dog whistle the GOP in those areas want to blow! Racism, isolationism, immigration they all serve an evil purpose in their party. I have no idea what to do-other than throw the filibuster out-but Simena and Manchin..as you say, Michaleangelo, our Democracy gets more precarious, even as Biden/Harris right the ship.
I absolutely agree. There is no longer any possibility of bipartisanship. The Trump controlled GOP is simply going to obstruct everything the Biden administration sets out to do. What is most infuriating to me at the moment is that the democrats seem too timid to do what is necessary. Are we really going to suffer through years of inaction on what the majority of Americans want and need?
Craig, it may seem “infuriating that the Democrats seem too timid” , but if you take a moment and step back from all of this. Biden strategy is very clever, he plays the “perception” of bipartisanship, letting the Repugnants react in an uncooperative and negative way, this plays nicely for the Dems.they can now let it be known widely that they did everything possible to involve the GOP in their policies, and even made concessions for them. This move places the blame fully on the Repugnants and the Democrats now have a perfect opportunity to play hardball, abolish the filibuster , and reimplement the original “no compromise” infrastructure bill in it’s original form. Michelangelo is right , we must now actively and aggressively contact senators and put pressure on them to force Democrats policies through....and for the filibuster, infrastructure and the SCOTUS policy changes to be made.
Absolutely I agree Adrian, what you are saying is what I fervently hope for: that we do abolish the filibuster - now that there is no reason not to do so. After the ruthless manner of the Trump administration, time to turn the tables!
Bipartisanship is a memory. Biden and the Democratic Party need to understand that and act accordingly. The first thing they need to do is get rid of the filibuster and then screw the GOP and do what is right for this country.
I’m glad people turned out in AZ yesterday to send Sinema a message. I believe she is a lost cause, but at least people are directing their anger at her in good numbers.
Dems need to grow a pair. Stop kowtowing to the right wing bullies and do the right thing. We don't need these slimy anti-Democratic crooks holding us hostage.
Biden's strategy for bipartisanship may be to bypass Congress and go directly to the people. He is apparently succeeding, and with that, putting Mitch McConnell and the Trump cult followers in a bind. Sometimes it better to know the numbers rather than the percentage. So, with shrinking numbers of traditional Republicans, 35% of Republicans decades ago do not represent the same number, 35% today. Equally, with an increasing number of independents, going straight to reaching bipartisanship among independents also have its political perks. Further support that Biden's strategy may be working.
I agree --- but that only gives him and the Dems the ammunition to act. They still have to act, and end the filibuster.
Screw Republicans. If I was Joe, I’d tell them that was their last chance, they will not be consulted on anything, and we’ll pass everything without their input.
Maybe....just maybe...the Repugnant’s opposition to the Jan 6 commission will force the Democrat’s hand and move them to do away with the filibuster.....just maybe!
just maybe!!
We are simply outnumbered by GOP gerrymandering and the fact that Southern and Western States vote Republican as a knee jerk to whatever dog whistle the GOP in those areas want to blow! Racism, isolationism, immigration they all serve an evil purpose in their party. I have no idea what to do-other than throw the filibuster out-but Simena and Manchin..as you say, Michaleangelo, our Democracy gets more precarious, even as Biden/Harris right the ship.
I absolutely agree. There is no longer any possibility of bipartisanship. The Trump controlled GOP is simply going to obstruct everything the Biden administration sets out to do. What is most infuriating to me at the moment is that the democrats seem too timid to do what is necessary. Are we really going to suffer through years of inaction on what the majority of Americans want and need?
Everyone just needs to keep calling their Democratic congressmembers, put the pressure on.
Craig, it may seem “infuriating that the Democrats seem too timid” , but if you take a moment and step back from all of this. Biden strategy is very clever, he plays the “perception” of bipartisanship, letting the Repugnants react in an uncooperative and negative way, this plays nicely for the Dems.they can now let it be known widely that they did everything possible to involve the GOP in their policies, and even made concessions for them. This move places the blame fully on the Repugnants and the Democrats now have a perfect opportunity to play hardball, abolish the filibuster , and reimplement the original “no compromise” infrastructure bill in it’s original form. Michelangelo is right , we must now actively and aggressively contact senators and put pressure on them to force Democrats policies through....and for the filibuster, infrastructure and the SCOTUS policy changes to be made.
Absolutely I agree Adrian, what you are saying is what I fervently hope for: that we do abolish the filibuster - now that there is no reason not to do so. After the ruthless manner of the Trump administration, time to turn the tables!
Bipartisanship is a memory. Biden and the Democratic Party need to understand that and act accordingly. The first thing they need to do is get rid of the filibuster and then screw the GOP and do what is right for this country.
I’m glad people turned out in AZ yesterday to send Sinema a message. I believe she is a lost cause, but at least people are directing their anger at her in good numbers.
Yes, again, they need to feel this pressure.
Dems need to grow a pair. Stop kowtowing to the right wing bullies and do the right thing. We don't need these slimy anti-Democratic crooks holding us hostage.