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17 hours agoPlenty have been directly pressuring Republican congresspeople by rallying in their district like Sanders did this last week.
Direct legislative action is difficult without control, but in terms of effective messaging and pressuring Republicans by threatening the midterms is probably one of the more effective strategies they have.
That’s called politicking, which they absolutely should be doing.
You’re indirectly getting laws through by twisting arms and making deals instead of just having a majority.