On the recordJune 5, 2026
It is a politicized issue. It’s very hard to find common ground with Republicans because the party has become essentially the Republican party of one person.
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Mandela Barnes
“It is a politicized issue. It’s very hard to find common ground with Republicans because the party has become essentially the Republican party of one person.”
Commenting on the challenges of bipartisan cooperation.
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It is a politicized issue. The Republican party has become essentially the Republican party of one person and I don’t want to find myself in a place where I am validating bad behavior.