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22. I think schumer is probably on board with it, but won't try until he gets the 50

Reply to ymetca (Reply #21)

Sat Feb 6, 2021, 06:12 PM

Feb 2021

Votes needed, which is gonna take a lot

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Biden says minimum wage increase looks like it's not 'going to survive' as part of COVID-19 relief p [View all] ymetca Feb 2021 OP

Seriously we have the house, senate, president Evergreen Emerald Feb 2021 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Feb 2021 #3

How do you propose we do it? Loki Liesmith Feb 2021 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Feb 2021 #15

I remember reading recently that one time when a Congressman told Nancy Pelosi Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #30

And therein lies the problem: how to inform voters over a barrage of Chamber of Commerce ads sandensea Feb 2021 #61

They're going to do that anyway ymetca Feb 2021 #65

True. It's good to see voters voting according to results - not just trigger/hot button issues sandensea Feb 2021 #70

We need a filibuster proof majority for that Loki Liesmith Feb 2021 #8

And therein lies the rub ymetca Feb 2021 #19

Thank-you Loki. Some people don't understand process required still_one Feb 2021 #73

Joe Biden can count. So can the rest of our Democratic leadership. NurseJackie Feb 2021 #25

Problem is Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #31

Yes, we need a bigger majority. NurseJackie Feb 2021 #35

Exactly Jackie still_one Feb 2021 #74

I believe we could get to 50 and get the minimum wage if it could be done in reconciliation but Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #87

Manchin is a problem here. Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #89

My apologies for the rant, but I get pissed every time Democrats get blamed for something the entire beastie boy Feb 2021 #43

Yes, but ymetca Feb 2021 #52

There is a huge mill the Dems have succesfully taken on and won: COVID funding. beastie boy Feb 2021 #64

Oh absolutely! ymetca Feb 2021 #69

But me no buts...attack Republicans then...not Democrats. Democrats want it...get out and Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #88

What people deserve and what the general populace will actually see quakerboy Feb 2021 #95

We don't really have the Senate...we only have the Senate if Joe Manchin votes with Dems Escurumbele Feb 2021 #44

"They are Lemmings, they do as their leader says." I find this statement amusing. Jedi Guy Feb 2021 #53

Color me not amused... ymetca Feb 2021 #78

Brilliant illustration of my point, thanks. N/T Jedi Guy Feb 2021 #82

No... we don't FBaggins Feb 2021 #57

What!!!!!! Go big or Go Home!!!! McKim Feb 2021 #62

Amen! ymetca Feb 2021 #67

"Slowly phasing in" strategy has screwed us in everything from intheflow Feb 2021 #71

I can see that you don't understand how the Senate works...we need 60 votes...the reason Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #85

Maybe not this bill but not raising that wage is unconscionable. LakeArenal Feb 2021 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Feb 2021 #4

Exactly even two earners at $15 will have a hard time supporting a family. LakeArenal Feb 2021 #11

As I understand it, in order to pass a bill by reconciliation The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2021 #5

I believe you are correct ymetca Feb 2021 #6

With all due respect, you are very wrong. Loki Liesmith Feb 2021 #12

Well sure, in reconciliation ymetca Feb 2021 #14

It *is* Manchin (and Sinema and Feinstein)- if they would kill filibuster, min wage would pass. Nt Fiendish Thingy Feb 2021 #33

A raise in the minimum wage Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #32

No, because budget bills have to relate to federal expenditures. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2021 #54

So maybe figure out how much tax revenue it will generate then Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #56

It's a reconciliation rule Loki Liesmith Feb 2021 #7

Sure You Can WHITT Feb 2021 #41

Which is why ymetca Feb 2021 #48

No reason it can't be introduced as separate legislation. I'm not keen Hoyt Feb 2021 #9

Right ymetca Feb 2021 #13

Exactly.................... turbinetree Feb 2021 #18

Exactly. It's phased in over years anyway, and people need R B Garr Feb 2021 #91

The QRepugs start chipping away at Biden's first signature legislation. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Feb 2021 #16

Exactly! ymetca Feb 2021 #17

It likely never was going to because of the rules. jorgevlorgan Feb 2021 #20

Ding! We have a winner! ymetca Feb 2021 #21

I think schumer is probably on board with it, but won't try until he gets the 50 jorgevlorgan Feb 2021 #22

Yeah, you're probably right ymetca Feb 2021 #24

New York already has a $15 minimum wage. eggplant Feb 2021 #92

THIS Let people know it's the GOPers who don't want to pay them a fair wage groundloop Feb 2021 #23

Some folks here get in a tizzy when you mention that Joe Manchin should be primaried out of office. Crowman2009 Feb 2021 #26

Primarying him out of office would be ridiculously stupid. TwilightZone Feb 2021 #27

Manchin can single-handedly sabotage both Biden's agenda and Dems majority in House. Nt Fiendish Thingy Feb 2021 #34

He's also going to be a key vote in passing a huge COVID relief bill. bearsfootball516 Feb 2021 #37

And it will be an historic tragedy if COVID relief is the only achievement of the Biden years Fiendish Thingy Feb 2021 #49

He's been in office for two weeks. bearsfootball516 Feb 2021 #50

The fact remains that Manchin can obstruct much of Biden's agenda. Nt Fiendish Thingy Feb 2021 #66

While I agree ymetca Feb 2021 #36

We've seen attempts to primary incumbent Democrats in purple or even red states/districts before.... George II Feb 2021 #38

Get everything you can, Joe. This is a long term fight. We'll do better when we get "minimum ... marble falls Feb 2021 #28

The problem is that an increase of the minimum wage cannot be done through reconciliation. Sloumeau Feb 2021 #29

He's being realistic and sensible. George II Feb 2021 #39

A lot of people on DU don't seem to realize that politics isn't an all or nothing thing. bearsfootball516 Feb 2021 #40

Unless it is a Republican Evergreen Emerald Feb 2021 #46

Except, they didn't. bearsfootball516 Feb 2021 #51

So... ymetca Feb 2021 #55

I would love an immediate jump to $15, or more, minimum wage. bearsfootball516 Feb 2021 #60

As a previous poster put it ymetca Feb 2021 #63

Is it hugely popular though? Calculating Feb 2021 #77

On the Other Hand, Nocturnowl Feb 2021 #42

This is saddening and sickening. Mr. Evil Feb 2021 #45

I assume even T----p supporters and the Qanuts want $15 minimum wage? Why can't our side flibbitygiblets Feb 2021 #47

Minimum wage idahoblue Feb 2021 #58

More incrementalism ymetca Feb 2021 #59

1% says no more ponies! jalan48 Feb 2021 #68

This is BS...get rid of the filibuster! mudstump Feb 2021 #72

and how do you propose that when Manchin and Sinema say they oppose getting rid of it? still_one Feb 2021 #75

Right, so ymetca Feb 2021 #76

This message was self-deleted by its author Calculating Feb 2021 #79

This has nothing do do with the filibuster Polybius Feb 2021 #86

Better route to get companies to pay people a livable wage might actually be via the tax system. cstanleytech Feb 2021 #80

The minimum wage will just have to be raised later. The present bill is too important to delay it Nitram Feb 2021 #81

Run on the GOP blocking it...which is what is happening. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #83

I would say that Democrats want a minimum wage increase. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #84

The minimum wage will increase significantly, and soon, just not doubled immediately alphafemale Feb 2021 #90

People making $15 now Turin_C3PO Feb 2021 #93

Why not get some kind of increase to minimum wage? Justice Feb 2021 #94