while we're busy arguing about which republican is more heroic, let's not forget the 48 democrats

[unblock]

in the senate who held firm.

it's been said that keeping democrats in line is like herding cats, and republicans certainly have a long history of successfully turning just enough democrats to make a difference in a key vote.

so let's thank all our democratic senators for staying strong and not cutting any side deals!

[Proud Liberal Dem]

1. We didn't even lose Manchin

n/t

[dalton99a]

2. +1

[potone]

3. Yes!

I do applaud the Republicans who voted for it, especially the two women senators who were under greater pressure than McCain was, but it is the Democrats who deserve the most credit for standing firm and calling upon the public to oppose this bill. It annoys me that even the Democratic senators are giving McCain so much credit. He grandstanded up until the last moment.

[Trial_By_Fire]

4. Remember and thank the Independents too...

[leftstreet]

8. and 1000s and 1000s of protesters

They've been in it for the long haul

[spanone]

5. Amen.

[The Genealogist]

6. I am not forgetting them

I called Sen. McCaskell's office this morning and passed on my deep appreciation for her staying strong through this asswipery.

[Tiggeroshii]

7. I think just reaffirming and awarding people for having basic decency is

Kind of important right now. The positive reinforcement could be our last hope at maintaining what's left of our institutions. Not that I don't think it is stupid that we have to do it, it just seems so evident that we do. :/

[MaeScott]

9. kicked and THANKS, DEMS!