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[–] xerodin@lemmy.zip 7 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

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.

[–] StarryPhoenix97@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

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.

[–] wonderingwanderer@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 weeks ago

That makes sense...