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Resolution that would block tariffs passes 51-48 in Senate, in vote that shows Republican unease over president’s plans

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[–] st3ph3n@midwest.social 16 points 2 days ago (3 children)

He has already announced his retirement, he can do whatever the fuck he wants now.

[–] AngrySquirrel@lemm.ee 11 points 2 days ago

It might also have to do with the bourbon industry...

[–] MECHAGODZILLA2@midwest.social 6 points 2 days ago

Of course, but that doesn’t mean he had to

[–] Ledericas@lemm.ee 3 points 2 days ago

hes craven, he plans for the long term, im guessing most republican toes the party line because people like mcconnel controlled the senate through his superpac.