Summary
Senate Democrats plan to force Republicans into tough votes on tax cuts and government cuts linked to Trump’s legislative agenda.
They will introduce amendments opposing tax breaks for the wealthy and cuts to programs like education and Medicaid as Republicans push a $325 billion budget resolution.
Democrats also target Elon Musk’s DOGE, which is rapidly cutting federal jobs. Some Republicans express concerns over DOGE’s speed.
Democrats hope these votes will hurt Trump and the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterms.
house democrats can’t do shit without at least some help from republicans… and that help does not exist, those maga fucks want to see the nation burn.
They can’t bear to admit their anger has made them lemmings. Even as they see the cliff clear as day. They will lose everything before they admit they were played by a blatant con man.
AOC is finding ways to help. She’s using her platform to inform people of their rights, and she’s meeting fascists bluffs rather than capitulating* early. This is ultimately just rhetoric, but if one migrant family knew their rights when it mattered because of her, she’s helping more than the Democratic leadership is. Sitting on the sidelines complaining about the rules that no longer exist is the liberal strategy, and respectfully, they need to reassess and recommit to antifascism.
If they don’t think voting is going to do anything, go get arrested. Lead a protest. Go to an agency and don’t take no for an answer. Disrupt proceedings, even if it’s against decorum. Make a headline and then talk to anyone who will platform you.
These are supposed to be leaders, not functionaries.