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Yeah, but if Dems would win the seat in a special election, then they'll win it in November too. I don't see how they expect there to be a difference, unless they just want to delay the inevitable until next session. But Dems won't take back the house until then anyway, so it seems kinda moot.
I think they're just panicking and can't make rational decisions because they're desperate to hold onto power. Maybe also because of the turmoil of selecting a new majority leader this close to an election?
You're right, it is delaying the inevitable. But legislation is still being written right now. Policy is still being debated right now. Having an additional Dem in the Senate early could sway other moderate GOP members on the fence to vote against bills being touted by more extreme members of their party.
Sure, by pure numbers and inevitability, it doesn't matter on paper. But it does matter because there's more nuance and interpersonal politicking happening that the general public may or may not be privy to. Every backslide in seats or power could set off a cascade of changes. Nothing happens in a vacuum on Capitol Hill.
Yeah so much is in flux right now that I wouldnt be surprised if the think tanks are on the case trying to find the best way to keep the seat red. They already stole the governor's power in this regard iicc.
That makes sense...
They're attempting to pass bills that suppress Dem turnout and help them win this November. The timing matters for what they want to do.
Fucking crooks, the lot of them
individual red states are already doing voter suppression bills on top of what they have, they likely will try to rig the elections in those states the same way trump did in 2024.
i think they are stalling until they can find a GOP that can win the election most likely, probably dont want a magat candidate, but who knows.
I hope the backlash in November exceeds expectations