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Originally Posted by CIR_DREAM2009
Didn't realize it, but Ianus mentioned the discharge petition idea first over on the Live CSPAN thread. It's kind of buried in there, but he did cite an article about Pelosi thinking of using this tactic.
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I was actually trying to explain the discharge petition to another member through the article.
However,the issue still stands.Gutierrez is the de-facto individual representing House Democrats on immigration and he also mentioned he believes the 218 votes are there while also being in the same Gang of 7.It makes me wonder how open he would be to the discharge petition.
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Originally Posted by jsar8
If we want this reform we need to start picking up our phones and calling BOTH House Republicans and Democrats. Tell the Republicans to bring up the bill for a vote, and suggest to the Democrats that if the bill is not brought up by the Republicans to start a Discharge Petition. I'm calling and sending letters to the representatives. Lets give them a little push.
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I've had the call
list up since last month in May here so don't know if that has had any effect.The reality is also the anti-immigrant groups have also been solidifying House Republican members over the last few months as well so this will be very difficult!!!