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Where were you for the last 8 years? If there's one thing the GOP is great at, it's coalescing around votes. Even with the thin margins, there are ways for them
by dpkonofa 2y ago
Where were you for the last 8 years? If there's one thing the GOP is great at, it's coalescing around votes. Even with the thin margins, there are ways for them to achieve their goals quickly. I think you're not giving them enough credit here...
- alephnerd 2y ago> Where were you for the last 8 years Partaking in the revolving door (early-mid Obama 2 era) and chatting with friends of mine who still work on the Hill about these kinds of topics. > Even with the thin margins, there are ways for them to achieve their goals quickly. What ways? Thin margins BY DEFAULT slow everything down. The house is functionally split 218-215 now that Gaetz and Stefanik have been nominated. Just 3 defection means House votes fail, and managing a caucus is DIFFICULT - especially given how split the GOP is.