Democrats widen gap in House chamber by flipping more seats, including in Ohio, Arizona and North Carolina; Ted Cruz calls election a ‘Watergate-level repudiation’
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Sane? He is ignoring the reality that veto are rarely overriden. Like Trump has used the veto 12 times and only one was overruled. He ignore that republicans ia still a cult? He is overestimate Schumer
I did no such thing. Please actually read, recognize context, and try to understand what I wrote rather than accusing me of ignoring things.
I’m agreeing that vetos are difficult to override. The top level comment had it right that even with the win, the numbers are not there without cooperation from the opposing party to overcome a veto. This affects what legislation can be passed.
Whether the opposition will or won’t cooperate because “they’re a cult” is not relevant to how the system actually functions, though it does affect the possible outcomes and how many “ifs” are being relied on for change.
I’m also agreeing with the comment I replied to that it remains to be seen what the Democrats will actually do and that current Dem leadership has given us no reason to believe they are masterminds.
What? No, it’s the other way around. Yes veto is very rarely overruled… so Democrats have very little odds of passing any legislation Trump doesn’t want passed.
That’s what he’s saying. Which is what your comment also implies.