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Rhiannon12866

(247,426 posts)
Mon Nov 10, 2025, 11:42 PM Nov 10

Lawrence: With Trump's shutdown ending, Dems are closer than ever to forcing Epstein files release - The Last Word MSNBC



As five more Senate Democrats joined Republicans to pass a compromise bill to end the shutdown, MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell details how Speaker Johnson is the “big loser in this compromise” because not only will his bill not be signed into law, but “the Epstein files come back to life in the House of Representatives.” - Aired on 11/10/2025.
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Rhiannon12866

(247,426 posts)
2. You're more than welcome, I post Lawrence's monologue every night as soon as it's uploaded
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 12:56 AM
Nov 11

He's one I never want to miss, he always explains what I need to know.

soldierant

(9,149 posts)
3. Mme DeFarge beat me to ir.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 12:57 AM
Nov 11

Thank you.

(I could wish the CC had said "herding cats" as Lawrence said instead of "hurting cats" - but that's really neither here nor there.)

generalbetrayus

(1,405 posts)
4. I don't normally watch Lawrence. I like him, but I'm usually burned out on the news by time he comes on.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 02:09 AM
Nov 11

I could tell from the time of the Rachel-Lawrence crossover chat that his show tonight was going to be a barnburner, however.
I felt a lot better about the Senate Democrats "cave" vote after he explained how the Senate works and how this could be a good thing in the long run.

Rhiannon12866

(247,426 posts)
5. Same here! I also felt reassured because he has the experience and knows what he's talking about.
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 02:13 AM
Nov 11

Cha

(315,979 posts)
6. That was really Very Interesting!
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 02:33 AM
Nov 11

I didn't know about all those Rs having to change their positions to vote for something they said they would never support.. And, all the concessions they got for Fed Workers(BACK PAY) and Airline Employees.

Increase funding for SNAP.

Of Course the "media" would blast the "Dems Caved".. that's what they do. :storm;

I was hoping to hear about what he thinks of the Future of ACA. Maybe he'll talk about that another night?

Mahalo Rhiannon!

Rhiannon12866

(247,426 posts)
7. Thanks! And I totally agree with you, he explained the issues so clearly so that all of us could understand
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 02:40 AM
Nov 11

So much for the Democrats "caving," here's hoping now we can finally move forward!

Cha

(315,979 posts)
8. Yeah, "moving forward"... LO'D's
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 02:59 AM
Nov 11

commentary makes it much faster than I thought if would be from my perspective.

It might take some longer.. but as long as We DO Move Forward Together to WIN Elections and Forget about the DOOM & Gloom.

Rhiannon12866

(247,426 posts)
9. I'm still feeling especially good about the Democratic wins in my district last week!
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 03:03 AM
Nov 11

Looks like we have momentum!

Rhiannon12866

(247,426 posts)
11. Well it was only local elections, John Strough and David Strainer, Head Town Supervisor and on the Supervisor Board
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 03:12 AM
Nov 11

I only voted for three on my ballot this time, including one for the Library Board, since all the rest were Republicans. But the two Democrats still won!

Rhiannon12866

(247,426 posts)
13. Thanks! Now our next job is getting rid of Stefanik!
Tue Nov 11, 2025, 04:47 AM
Nov 11

I believe it could happen since during her last public appearance - the opening of a new building in Plattsburg - she didn't get a word in since she was boo'd off the stage!

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