• @dogslayeggs
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    85 hours ago

    Nah, he’s just at the end of his career and is no longer concerned with reelection while also 100% confident in the vote passing without his vote. He has the seniority to be allowed to have a “conscience vote” that the other members can’t have.

    • Flying Squid
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      54 hours ago

      I can believe that about Gabbard, but McConnell had polio himself. It’s always different for Republicans if it’s about them.

      • @dogslayeggs
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        34 hours ago

        Solid point. It is always the same story: the only moral abortion is mine, gay marriage is evil until my son/daughter comes out, get rid of all government programs except the one that benefits me, don’t vote against the party unless you have a personal reason not to.

        • Flying Squid
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          54 hours ago

          I always think of Cheney suddenly not being a homophobe after his daughter came out.