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15. Bad news: CA Dems acted like their DC counterparts

Tue Jan 31, 2012, 08:01 PM

Jan 2012

They talk a progressive game when there's no chance of it becoming law, then when there is a chance, they suddenly get all moderate.

The number of nos and abstainers GREW.

http://californiaonecare.org/sb-810-killed-on-the-california-senate-floor

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Help CA get last two votes for single payer health care! [View all] yurbud Jan 2012 OP

Fantastic job putting this together. My senator is on board. cbayer Jan 2012 #1

This would be great! nt abelenkpe Jan 2012 #2

Kick. pinto Jan 2012 #4

It would be awesome if California set an example for Proles Jan 2012 #6

I don't know. yurbud Jan 2012 #9

k&r Starry Messenger Jan 2012 #7

don't forget! Call, email, and fax today! yurbud Jan 2012 #10

K & R Beaverhausen Jan 2012 #11

My comment to all of them (and my senator IS on this list: Merlot Jan 2012 #12

Great one! My letter: yurbud Jan 2012 #14

My letter was inspired by your post Merlot Jan 2012 #16

K&R - nt Ohio Joe Jan 2012 #13

Bad news: CA Dems acted like their DC counterparts yurbud Jan 2012 #15