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William Staplin's avatar

Laura, this piece is quite a comprehensive analysis of the current political landscape. It’s remarkable what political animals Republicans are. The contrast in Grassley’s vote to impeach Clinton in 1999 and not Trump in either 2019 and 2021 is egregious. Such strange oblique remarks he made claim to support, weaponizing the Senate Judiciary Committee. Quite strange. It is beyond me to understand why the H.R. 1 continuing resolution bill passed when it will seriously impact the lives of the limited income wage earners with the Medicaid cuts and SNAP benefits. The lies being spread at these MAGA infused 250 rallies is beyond the pale.

William Staplin's avatar

And I forgot to add that this will also impact limited wage earners applying for Pell grants and any other institutional or state funded scholarships. Hence those motivated to apply for higher education degrees will be limited in terms of receiving scholarships for their higher learning aspirations (e.g.undergraduate/graduate and professional programs). Undocumented, noncitizens, international student survivors of political or sex trafficking will be excluded from these scholarship programs.

Lyle Muller's avatar

Starting dates create some of the most cynical aspects of the BBB: After the mid-terms or in 2029. Those elected for those terms will get the blame, paving the way for…you guessed it, if Democrats are the ones winning 2026, 2028, or both.

Chris Siebrasse's avatar

I suspect the “29-year-olds in their mothers’ basements playing video games” that Republicans unendingly warn us about regarding Medicaid are the Republicans gleefully signing up for I.C.E.

susan's avatar

I look forward to your analysis of the inner workings of government. Thanks.

Ron Hartnett's avatar

As usual with the Repubs: garbage in, garbage out.