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Prairie Gates

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10. It is repackaging because Thune's position has not changed at all

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Reply #9)

Thu Oct 16, 2025, 07:07 PM

Oct 2025

Are they going to report every time he says the same thing on a new day as if it is something new?

Omitting the fact that this is the same position he's had for the whole shut down is very dishonest reporting and a disservice to their readers.

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Another thing this shows DallasNE Oct 2025 #29

Thune's position hasn't changed at all, and ABC News should not repackage it this way Prairie Gates Oct 2025 #8

They're not repackaging - they are quoting from the MSNBC interview this morning BumRushDaShow Oct 2025 #9

It is repackaging because Thune's position has not changed at all Prairie Gates Oct 2025 #10

"Are they going to report every time he says the same thing on a new day as if it is something new?" BumRushDaShow Oct 2025 #11

They are reporting it as if it is a new offer Prairie Gates Oct 2025 #12

He is asserting it as an actual "offer" to the media as a P.R. stunt and defensive move BumRushDaShow Oct 2025 #13

Yes, I understand what he's doing and so does ABC, which is why they should report it Prairie Gates Oct 2025 #14

ACA Repeal by another name bmichaelh Oct 2025 #16

The subsidies HAVE to be packaged with the CR, otherwise.... reACTIONary Oct 2025 #17

Honestly it doesn't matter angrychair Oct 2025 #18

GEE. WHO TO BELIEVE? Skittles Oct 2025 #19

He wants to pass the bill, then he will negotiate after the shutdown ends JohnnyRingo Oct 2025 #20

alternate headline: barbtries Oct 2025 #21

"but that he couldn't guarantee an outcome" Javaman Oct 2025 #22

In the meantime, we keep sitting at home.... COL Mustard Oct 2025 #23

Eventually, their endless lies may catch up with them dlk Oct 2025 #24

Keep it shut down until the midterms if necessary MichMan Oct 2025 #25

Wow! Thune is in lockstep samplegirl Oct 2025 #26

Thule knows it wouldn't pass lonely bird Oct 2025 #27

bullshit! mike_c Oct 2025 #28