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That said, this may be the sort of precipitating event that‘d make them reconsider — much like the mass blockade of the DC Circ moved pro-filibuster Dem institutionalists like Leahy/Feinstein to go nuclear in ‘13. Or as Gorsuch’s filibuster turned McCain. https://t.co/jKAYmMpvNU — PolitiTweet.org

We’ll see what these Senators say when the next Parkland happens and Mitch McConnell blocks a Democratic president’… https://t.co/1AY1sy2nbT

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If Democrats fail to capture the Senate—the toughest of the three for them—McConnell can stick a dagger in the legislative agenda by himself. (Be very skeptical that he can be ~pressured~ to allow votes on progressive measures, even popular ones like a $15 wage or gun control.) — PolitiTweet.org

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And even if they get to 53/54, the difference-makers would hail from purple or red states and face at least some pressure back home to operate like a Sinema/Manchin. https://t.co/BMUZnHZuCQ — PolitiTweet.org

53 seats is a tall order, but sure seems like that's what it would take to get the big stuff done. https://t.co/vsOJcVAVvA

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