Steven BeschlossDec 25, 2022

Somehow get from New York City to Maine after our plane was canceled due to extreme weather (via rental car): Check.

Take long walk with family on Christmas Day with 17 degrees and four layers: Check.

Return to inn and drink two glasses of red wine bought at local grocery upon arrival: Check.

Feeling grateful, despite so much trouble in the body politic: Check.

Show threadHumble Fan of Atty. WooDec 26, 2022
@StevenBeschloss
Do you think the Republicans with working brains will vote for legislation that benefits their constituents, thereby forgoing what McCarthy wants them to do, which is to NOT vote with the Dems on legislation? Or are there not enough of them to override the GOP thin majority in the House?
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@BillMcGuire @StevenBeschloss The problem is the Hasert Rule - it will block legislation being taken up by the House, so “moderate” Repubs won’t have a chance to peel off. The exceptions are the annual bills that simply must be taken up. And then all the work will be on amendments and in Conference with the Senate.

Otherwise, the House is going to be a graveyard for legislation for 2 years.

Dec 26, 2022 at 2:58amToot!