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BaronChocula

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9. My only guess is misinterpretation of "headline-speak"

Reply to MadameButterfly (Reply #6)

Tue Mar 17, 2026, 03:59 AM

Mar 17

If you misread the headline (and don't watch the video), it can be interpreted in the wrong grammatical voice. One might assume that Jeffries did the asking instead of Jeffries being asked if not supporting the act would backfire on Democrats. And I may be overthinking it.

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Hakeem Jeffries Asked Point Blank If Dems Not Supporting SAVE America Act Will Backfire On Them - Forbes Breaking News [View all] Rhiannon12866 Mar 17 OP

Arrgghhh pat_k Mar 17 #1

Somebody, please tell me he was misquoted or quoted out of context. Buddyzbuddy Mar 17 #2

Ok, It seemed pretty clear to me he didn't support the bill. patphil Mar 17 #4

I thought he made a pretty good case against the SAVE act MadameButterfly Mar 17 #5

I think you misunderstood me. I didn't want him in favor of the SAVE ACT. Buddyzbuddy Mar 17 #7

No words. 50 Shades Of Blue Mar 17 #3

Meaning what? MadameButterfly Mar 17 #6

My only guess is misinterpretation of "headline-speak" BaronChocula Mar 17 #9

no, I think you have explained it MadameButterfly Mar 17 #11

You are correct, MadameButterfly, thank you for correcting me. Buddyzbuddy Mar 17 #10

"The SAVE Act" needs to be changed to "The SAVE Trumps CHILD RAPING ASS Act" AZ8theist Mar 17 #8

I have lost trust in many ........ alittlelark Mar 17 #12