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Actually, they didn't. Democrats have only had majority control of congress and the presidency for 5 of the last 40 years. The rest of the time, Republicans can
by throwaway189262 5y ago
Actually, they didn't. Democrats have only had majority control of congress and the presidency for 5 of the last 40 years. The rest of the time, Republicans can block any bills they don't like.
And they really don't like huge corporations paying taxes.
- 0xy 5y agoObama had a supermajority and didn't do anything (except the lobbyist hellscape that is the current US healthcare system). He could've passed tax reform.
- dillondoyle 5y agoI agree that Obama squandered opportunities and I think Biden is trying to learn from those mistakes. The primary one is believing that Republicans will negotiate in good faith, let alone do anything bipartisan; the obstruction has reached untenable levels. One interesting thing too is the timeline of super majority - while there was 60 for a bit - wasn't as long as implied or as simple given the geriatrics being out of commission. If we ever get a super majority again - or get rid of filibuster - I personally want to see DC statehood as #1 priority, maybe PR and Guam too. https://scontent.fapa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.18172-8/324260_476367429051611_747866110_o.jpg https://scontent.fapa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.18172-8/324260_...