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“In recent days, Democrats have tried to show our colleagues in the Republican majority a way out of the dysfunction and rancor they have allowed to engulf the House. That path to a better place is still there for the taking.”
Mona Burns @MonaBurns
Hakeem Jeffries WaPo op-ed yesterday:
"In short, the rules of the House should reflect the inescapable reality that Republicans are reliant on Democratic support to do the basic work of governing"

Every word of this matters

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“Over the past several weeks, when it appeared likely that a motion to vacate the office of speaker was forthcoming, House Democrats repeatedly raised the issue of entering into a bipartisan governing coalition with our Republican counterparts, publicly as well as privately.” M. Speaker Hakeem Jeffr
08:34 AM - Oct 07, 2023 (Edited)
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“It was my sincere hope that House Democrats and more traditional Republicans would be able to reach an enlightened arrangement to end the chaos in the House, allowing us to work together to make life better for everyday Americans while protecting national security.” Dem Leader Jeffries
08:35 AM - Oct 07, 2023 (Edited)
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“Regrettably, at every turn, House Republicans have categorically rejected making changes to the rules designed to accomplish two objectives: encourage bipartisan governance and undermine the ability of extremists to hold Congress hostage.” Dem Leader Jeffries
08:38 AM - Oct 07, 2023
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“The need to change course is urgent. Congress is in the midst of a Republican civil war that undermines our ability to make life more affordable for American taxpayers, to keep communities safe and to strengthen democracy.” - Dem Leader Jeffries
08:40 AM - Oct 07, 2023
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“Traditional Republicans need to break with the MAGA extremism that has poisoned the House of Representatives since the violent insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, and its aftermath…” - Dem Leader Jeffries
08:41 AM - Oct 07, 2023
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“House Democrats remain committed to a bipartisan path forward, as we have repeatedly demonstrated throughout this Congress by providing a majority of the votes to prevent a government shutdown this month and avoid a catastrophic default on America’s debt in June.” - Dem Leader Jeffries
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