Did some digging . . . Of the 18 R’s who voted to advance the Infrastructure bill, 8 of them will be up for re-election in 2022. It looks like 5 of the 8 are currently listed as “open seats” or unknown, with only 3 listed as “not open” seats.
Not as much “bravery” on the part of R’s as it appears.
Thanks for “digger” info Cathy. What’s important is that 17 Repubs are there with the vote. Ones that will go with next vote and next vote.
Manchin’s houseboat parties perhaps have been bipartisan ones. I hold my nose with one hand, but the other is furiously fanning the fires of democracy.
The word 'bravery' in conjunction with Republican, that does not pass muster in social studies or math classes, perhaps, in literature under 'satire' or as antonyms in the dictionary.
Rowshan, 'Farce' is off the mark as it is a comic drama of improbable situations and 'travesty', a distorted and inferior imitation of something - a parody - as both are far removed from the menacing cruelty, corruption, deep deception and enormous number of unnecessary deaths perpetrated by Trump and his enabler's. There were elements of farce and travesty in those years but they were not at the root of his destruction of democratic principles and the spread of hatred.
I totally understand. Those 5 years, plus however long we must continue to put up with tRump's GOP and their mafia antics give me the shivers in the worse way possible!
That's excellent info Cathy. Yeah 5 retiring R's can afford to be "brave." I will give the three running for re-election a bit of credit. I learned with my stepsons that if you give them credit for doing something right, no matter how small, "doing something right" can grow like a snowball rolling downhill. So, baby steps, R's, but better than no steps.
And a list of who will be on the ballot in 2022??
Did some digging . . . Of the 18 R’s who voted to advance the Infrastructure bill, 8 of them will be up for re-election in 2022. It looks like 5 of the 8 are currently listed as “open seats” or unknown, with only 3 listed as “not open” seats.
Not as much “bravery” on the part of R’s as it appears.
Thanks for “digger” info Cathy. What’s important is that 17 Repubs are there with the vote. Ones that will go with next vote and next vote.
Manchin’s houseboat parties perhaps have been bipartisan ones. I hold my nose with one hand, but the other is furiously fanning the fires of democracy.
Full speed ahead!
Love this comment, you made me laugh!!
Me too, Cathy!
The word 'bravery' in conjunction with Republican, that does not pass muster in social studies or math classes, perhaps, in literature under 'satire' or as antonyms in the dictionary.
Fern, I think the words farce or travesty may fit in well, too!
Rowshan, 'Farce' is off the mark as it is a comic drama of improbable situations and 'travesty', a distorted and inferior imitation of something - a parody - as both are far removed from the menacing cruelty, corruption, deep deception and enormous number of unnecessary deaths perpetrated by Trump and his enabler's. There were elements of farce and travesty in those years but they were not at the root of his destruction of democratic principles and the spread of hatred.
Fern, I totally agree when you put it that way! 😉
Rowshan, Whenever I of think of the entirety the last 4 to 5 years. it is necessary to pull away - too overwhelming to be in that space.
I totally understand. Those 5 years, plus however long we must continue to put up with tRump's GOP and their mafia antics give me the shivers in the worse way possible!
That's excellent info Cathy. Yeah 5 retiring R's can afford to be "brave." I will give the three running for re-election a bit of credit. I learned with my stepsons that if you give them credit for doing something right, no matter how small, "doing something right" can grow like a snowball rolling downhill. So, baby steps, R's, but better than no steps.
https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_elections,_2022
Too early.
We know which races, not necessarily who will seek reelection.