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Summary

Republicans have won control of both the House and Senate, solidifying their alignment with President-elect Donald Trump and his aggressive “America First” agenda.

Trump’s allies, including new House Speaker Mike Johnson, aim to overhaul federal programs, enact conservative policies, and investigate Trump’s legal adversaries.

Trump nominated loyalist Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general, raising concerns among Democrats and some Republicans.

The GOP’s slim House majority could complicate legislative unity, while the Senate’s 53-seat majority provides leeway for confirming Trump’s Cabinet, including potential Supreme Court nominees.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Okay MAGA, show us your thing.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 hour ago

I hope the Republicans beat their old score when it comes to confirming a Speaker.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 hours ago

Well, in 2 and 4 years when they have accomplished nothing useful despite have all three branches, people will be ready for a big change. At least I can hope, right.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 5 hours ago

I'm trying not to accelerationist but this clown car is getting pretty fast.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 hours ago

Now, we watch America fall.

[–] [email protected] 60 points 13 hours ago (2 children)

Now the people can really get what they want!

[–] [email protected] 76 points 12 hours ago

We're all going to get what they deserve.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 12 hours ago

And they're gonna get it good and hard...

[–] [email protected] 9 points 9 hours ago

🤢🤮😫

[–] [email protected] 22 points 12 hours ago (2 children)

That's not the victory Republicans will think it is.

The House Freedom caucus routinely has at least one or two who dig their heels in over "this bill doesn't go FAR enough!"

With a 218 majority, that means 100% of the Republicans have to toe the line. Not a single person can be out of line, something that rarely happens with either party. There's usually at least ONE person who doesn't like the outcome.

This is going to put a lot of people who are known for digging in their heels into very precarious situations. Either they toe the line and have to accept some compromise because of Democrats in the Senate looking to filibuster. Or they alone hijack the Republican plans.

And woe if someone dies, gets sick, or retires in office on their side, something that also happens at least once per year on either side.

[–] [email protected] 26 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago)

With a 218 majority, that means 100% of the Republicans have to toe the line.

They're already working on that. Seems they want to go after anyone who doesn't toe the line.

Tommy Tuberville threatens to end career of any GOP senator who blocks Matt Gaetz

[–] [email protected] 10 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

And woe if someone dies, gets sick, or retires

Out of over 200 people, all of those are statistically likely over a 4 year period.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 11 hours ago

Representatives are elected for 2 year terms.

[–] [email protected] 27 points 12 hours ago (2 children)

It's just like how Putin wins his elections! Neat!

[–] [email protected] 30 points 12 hours ago

Well, putin won this one too.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 12 hours ago

aim to overhaul federal programs, enact conservative policies, and investigate Trump’s legal adversaries.

"America First" was always an oxymoron. MAGA always means great for certain people. It's going to be surreal to have to listen to both the gloating of tasting liberal tears while asking why the Democrats aren't doing anything to help the country.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

The continuation of draining the swamp by...

Replacing it with THEIR swamp, yeah! That's how it goes! /s

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 hours ago

I personally think draining the swamp is an apt metaphor… wetlands are critical environments, so draining the swamp evokes the anti-environmental bent of the republicans, as well as a metaphor for their erosion of our democratic institutions. Not that a trumpet would see the irony