[Oldeconomybuyer]

Could be, but what he said should be common knowledge to anyone with a sixth grade education, at least a circa 1955 sixth grade education.

You are assuming Mitch can't get any Dem votes. If so, he's incompetent. You and Mitch are surrendering before the fight. Must be a 1955 education thing.

[centurion316]

What Democrat votes do you think that he could get? Aside from Sen. Manchin from WV who may cross the aisle permanently, I can’t think of anyone. The Democrats are much better at keeping their side in line than are the Republicans. That’s how organized crime works.

[pfony1]

With all due respect, “...Mitch can’t get any Dem votes...” unless and until he has something to TRADE for those votes.

A Senate Majority Leader has a few “goodies” to trade.

A Senate Minority has less to offer.

Strangely, some people seem to “think” that waiting to attack until the ammunition has arrived and been loaded is “surrender”.