At 3:45/2:45CT, I’m going to the Senate floor to ask the GOP to guarantee that our servicemembers get paid and military families are taken care of regardless of how long this shutdown goes on. I’m still hoping they don’t say “no” again, but let’s see.
@SenDuckworth Whose grandpappy was also persona non grata in Germany for dodging compulsory service. Cowardice is hereditary, apparently.
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All joking aside, this honestly isn't a laughing matter at all. Thousands of Gov employees (the 'nonessential personnel') who live paycheck to paycheck will be sitting at home without pay because our government is run by a bunch of fucking children.
Multiple people close to the White House told me this morning that Trump is absolutely furious he hasn’t been able to leave for Mar-a-Lago yet. Now they are trying to figure out a way for him to get to Florida without much backlash. I don’t think that route exists. #TrumpShutdown
To those participating in #WomensMarchDC please:
Be SAFE!
Be Respectful towards law enforcement
Ignore violent Counter Protestors
FIGHT For America.
Peaceful Protests are the best protests. Use last year as an example!
#WomensMarch2018
Earlier today, Republicans used the military as a prop to attack the Democrats. Moments ago, the GOP @SenateMajLdr blocked a bill on the Senate floor that would have ensured that military personnel are paid during the #TrumpShutdown.
.@realDonaldTrump, you really are a self-centered, egotistical ignoramus. The government shutdown is not about a so-called “nice present” for YOU. It’s about our COUNTRY. You still don’t get that, do you?#TrumpShutdown
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