FVZA_Colonel
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Tue Jan-19-10 09:45 PM
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What can the Democrats do now about HCR? |
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Edited on Tue Jan-19-10 09:46 PM by FVZA_Colonel
I know that there's been talk about things like reconcilliation or having an immediate vote on the Senate version, but with Even Bayh already running for the hills ( http://tpmlivewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/01/bayh-dems-are-in-denial-about-massachusetts-senate-race.php?ref=fpblg), and I'm betting more "Blue Dog" pricks to follow, what would be the best strategy for getting HCR passed?
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Tue Jan-19-10 09:51 PM
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1. Same thing they have been doing, giving away the store. |
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Tue Jan-19-10 10:04 PM
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I'd say 5% chance they ping pong it in the next few days, 5% they pass the senate bill, 5% chance they convince snow after they give up the farm and a 85% chance Repugs will block everything from here on no matter what and then paint the Dems as do-nothings.
Look at how Repug obstructionism has paid off so far. You have people bitching about Obama not doing anything on a Democratic message board FFS. People here should know better but I see frequent posts ignoring senate realities. It plays even better with the less informed electorate. Better again when you have the "true progressives" teaming up with the Repugs.
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Tue Jan-19-10 10:16 PM
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5. I know it's a small chance, but God I hope Reid fucking grows a spine and doesn't seat Brown |
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until the deadline on the 29th or passes it through reconciliation.
Of course, he's never done so before, but it's at least something.
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Tue Jan-19-10 10:04 PM
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Massachusetts killed Health Care tonight.
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Tue Jan-19-10 10:23 PM
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6. Right here. It's fairly easy: |
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Tue Jan-19-10 10:29 PM
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7. That is what they should do but I doubt the House will go along |
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The House will go into survival mode now after tonight, ensuring their demise.
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