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Miles Archer

(18,837 posts)
Thu Mar 23, 2017, 11:21 AM Mar 2017

"Best to let Republicans vote on the legislation and suffer whatever political consequences ensue"

Progressives Plan Day Of Obamacare Activism As House Prepares To Vote On Repeal

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/progressive-protests-obamacare-repeal_us_58d283dbe4b02d33b7475b0c?7maa8tms976vb73nmi&

House Democrats have decided not to throw up last-minute procedural obstacles to delay the bill, according to Politico. The caucus has instead calculated that it is best to let Republicans vote on the legislation and suffer whatever political consequences ensue.
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"Best to let Republicans vote on the legislation and suffer whatever political consequences ensue" (Original Post) Miles Archer Mar 2017 OP
The GOP is writing the Democrats' campaign ads for them. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2017 #1
Yeah, it's about time to do that... Wounded Bear Mar 2017 #2
Please proceed Renew Deal Mar 2017 #3
be careful on what you wish for...conservatives own this...and 2018 is coming beachbum bob Mar 2017 #4
They are voting on some deal that has no CBO score. There will be one when it comes time for wiggs Mar 2017 #5

Wounded Bear

(58,584 posts)
2. Yeah, it's about time to do that...
Thu Mar 23, 2017, 11:24 AM
Mar 2017

the ramp up to the vote has exposed Repubs for the assholes they really are about as well as any legislative shenanigans could.

Never interrupt an enemy who is busy destroying themselves.

It's also a test of the American populace and whether the enthusiasm generated during the Woman's March can endure until next November.

 

beachbum bob

(10,437 posts)
4. be careful on what you wish for...conservatives own this...and 2018 is coming
Thu Mar 23, 2017, 11:26 AM
Mar 2017

the idea that 40-60 seats could easily change from conservatives to democrats would no longer just be a dream but a reality...with today's House vote...conservatives know it.....and we must never let them forget the 100+ million americans they just screwed...and many will NOT vote for any republican in 2018

wiggs

(7,809 posts)
5. They are voting on some deal that has no CBO score. There will be one when it comes time for
Thu Mar 23, 2017, 11:29 AM
Mar 2017

the senate to vote. They will look like idiots.

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