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Dale Oak's avatar

I’m old enough to remember when a nominee lying under oath to the Senate was a bridge too far for any Senator, regardless of party. If Patel’s nomination is confirmed, the Senate will have hit rock bottom.

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Mary's avatar

I don’t think there’s any doubt at this point.

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M. Trosino's avatar

I'd say that they're already there, but as with Trump himself we've learned there apparently is no actual bottom to hit.

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Tom Burst's avatar

I bet 90 of the senators know it. Trump is blackmailing and bribing them. The new normal!

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Kentuckistan's avatar

There are several that know RFK jr will result in additional childhood deaths but they caved in anyway. They could have insisted on better

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