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The SAVE Act: Why Are Senate Republicans Dithering?

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Posted By: gaboy, 2/9/2026 12:07:39 AM

In almost all midterm congressional elections, the President’s party loses seats in the House of Representatives. The only exceptions occurred in 1902, 1934, 1998, and 2002. This obviously means the razor thin Republican House majority — and thus the GOP’s governing trifecta — will be in considerable peril next November. This being the case, common sense dictates that certain crucial bills should be prioritized by Congress and sent to President Trump’s desk for signature post haste. Considering the insecure and chaotic manner in which federal elections are conducted in blue states, the SAVE Act clearly falls into the must pass category.

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Reply 1 - Posted by: bpl40 2/9/2026 12:37:13 AM (No. 2066554)
Why are Senate Republicans dithering? Answer lies in the article - “common sense dictates”.
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Reply 2 - Posted by: chumley 2/9/2026 3:38:43 AM (No. 2066556)
Because their deep state owners told them not to pass it. Being able to manipulate elections is one of the ways they maintain power. Guaranteed they will pretend to be conservative when the cameras are out just before the election, then will go right back to selling their souls right after. And we idiots will fall for it because we do every time. After all, if you dont vote for the R you are voting for the D. Thats what we keep hearing, and thats why we're in this mess.
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Reply 3 - Posted by: singermom9 2/9/2026 4:01:11 AM (No. 2066557)
Agree re the deep state wanting to be able to control elections but passing the bill into law does NOT mean they will adhere to it. Ignoring laws is what they do. EX: In 1996 Clinton passed signed a bill into law saying ILLEGAS GET NO WELFARE BENEFITS and it has been ignored all these years.
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Reply 4 - Posted by: Amoeba 2/9/2026 5:00:15 AM (No. 2066560)
thom Tilli$$ is a democrat in disguise. I suspect he converted from Christian to islam too.
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Reply 5 - Posted by: 5 handicap 2/9/2026 5:29:30 AM (No. 2066563)
There is only ONE REASON to vote against this reform! The no voters will no longer be able to CHEAT and they will lose Election after election and to HELL with America! God Damn their useless America-hating souls to the Hell they so richly reserve!
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Reply 6 - Posted by: Sorosisbehindit 2/9/2026 6:55:19 AM (No. 2066585)
This is one of the most important bills in many years. If we cannot trust the election results, why bother to vote? I have been calling my Louisiana senator, John Kennedy and only get recordings in both Baton Rouge and D.C. I ask for a call back and do not get one. I doubt that Bill Cassidy will ever vote like a republican, so I don't bother to call him. This country is so divided that a clear majority vote is all we can ever hope to get. Staying with a 60% vote needed for any change means that the uniparty will never change a thing.
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Reply 7 - Posted by: voxpopuli 2/9/2026 7:09:27 AM (No. 2066592)
Bribed Blackmailed
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Reply 8 - Posted by: BarryNo 2/9/2026 8:04:43 AM (No. 2066606)
They are dithering to determine how many RINOs have to expose themselves to their voters to defeat the act. RINOs are an odd bunch. They pretend to be conservative when their real allegiances are to the Democrats and socialists. They vote to maintain their access to liberal cocktail circuits and Adrenocrome festivities. But something as public and highly desired as SAVE, can finish them, making their presence in politics superfluous. It's dangerous.
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Reply 9 - Posted by: jimincalif 2/9/2026 8:37:22 AM (No. 2066614)
That’s who they are and that’s what they do, especially when it comes to a bill that would effect real change.
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Reply 10 - Posted by: clayusmcret 2/9/2026 9:35:06 AM (No. 2066643)
Why? Because it's what republicans do. Why put up a fight when they can snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Same-o same-o.
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Reply 11 - Posted by: DVC 2/9/2026 12:15:11 PM (No. 2066731)
Because they are NOT "Republicas" they are RINOs.
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Reply 12 - Posted by: SpentPenny 2/9/2026 2:25:56 PM (No. 2066783)
Republicans are dirthering becaus3e Republicans have no balls..
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Reply 13 - Posted by: DiegoDude 2/9/2026 4:50:12 PM (No. 2066827)
Because they are nutless. Screw the filibuster and vote on it and a whole bunch of other bills.
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