Populist Reform of the Democratic Party
In reply to the discussion: Take names. These are the Dem Senators who voted FOR Keystone: [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)they KNEW would be political death in their campaigns. They then use the losers to vote while they can, without having anything left to risk.
The Lame Duck period is the most fertile period to get legislation through that is the most unpopular with their bases. Some have nothing to lose, and they allow a few others, probably just enough to get the legislation passed, hoping that voters will forget their betrayal in their next elections.
So iow, Begich was a perfect choice to vote FOR the Pipeline. HE will be okay, most likely rewarded for his vote by his corporate buddies.
The whole system is so corrupt, it's hard to know where to begin to even try to fix it.
I would not be surprised if the Chained CPI is 'back on the table' during this period.