cali
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Fri Sep-04-09 06:46 AM
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If Obama drops the public option, will the members of the Progressive Caucus |
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stand strong as they've said they will, or will most of them capitulate and eventually support a plan without a public option. So much depends on them.
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Fri Sep-04-09 07:01 AM
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1. I don't think they'll cave |
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I could be wrong, but I think they really do feel they've compromised enough If they do give their Caucus will border on irrelevancy
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Fri Sep-04-09 09:21 AM
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6. Bingo, if they cave they're done as a caucus. |
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If they do not cave then the administration has to negotiate with them on EVERYTHING moving forward.
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Fri Sep-04-09 07:08 AM
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2. If they cave, they'll continue to be doormats. |
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Apparently you can only get attention in Congress if you gum up the works.
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Fri Sep-04-09 07:19 AM
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3. They will cave and then offer a twisted |
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explanation why the settled. Remember these are politicians who care primarily about themselves. They are also Democrats, a party not used to standing on its own principles but allows the extreme right to set the agenda.
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Fri Sep-04-09 09:19 AM
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4. This could get really bizarre before it's over. |
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Could you imagine progressives voting with Blue Dogs and Repukes and against Obama? Talk about weird!
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Fri Sep-04-09 09:21 AM
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7. Talk about sham Rep Democracy! |
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Fri Sep-04-09 09:20 AM
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or they will face a primary challenge form tehir constituency.
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Fri Sep-04-09 09:22 AM
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8. The "Public Option" IS the COMPROMISE!!! WE WANT SINGLE PAYER!!!! |
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They've ALREADY "compromised"...
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