Senate Dems can look forward to unlikely MAGA allies

Senate Democrats could potentially secure some unexpected Republican allies in the next Congress, according to recent reports. With only four GOP votes needed to break filibusters, four Senators have emerged as key players: Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.). These Republican Senators have prior experience working with Democrats on various issues.

Josh Hawley, in particular, has shown a willingness to work with progressive Senators, including Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). He has criticized the current Congress for prioritizing corporate interests over the people's needs. Hawley has expressed support for raising the minimum wage, lowering gas prices, and reducing healthcare costs, making him a potential ally on these issues.

Other Senators on the list, such as Bernie Moreno, have also shown a willingness to cooperate with Democrats on social security and tech safety issues. Schmitt, on the other hand, has a history of working with Warren to challenge big tech's dominance in various sectors, including Pentagon AI contracts and search engine monopolies.

While there are fewer moderate Republicans who can be persuaded in this Congress, Democrats are also eyeing other moderate Republicans for potential support, such as Senators John Curtis (R-Utah) and Todd Young (R-Ind.). The potential for bipartisan work in areas like social security and tech safety could lead to surprising alliances between Democrats and these unexpected Republican allies.