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Old 10-27-2020, 10:14 AM   #30288
JPhillips
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Originally Posted by larrymcg421 View Post
I just don't agree with this at all. There is no bargaining with the GOP here. The Dems get it done or not. The only bargaining is with public opinion. If they shoot for 4 or more, public opinion will quickly turn against them and Dems will quickly run scared.

I'm talking about bargaining within the Dem caucus. Manchin and other moderates aren't going to agree with four, ever. I think they will water down whatever is proposed, so if the ask is four, they'll reduce it to two.

I actually think the selling point would end up being that the court's balance isn't changed.

But then, I'm cynical enough that I don't think they'll get rid of the legislative filibuster either.
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