I would like to thank all of the Senate *Democrats* who have held strong in this battle over the ACA [View all]

[Maven]

With all of the attention and praise heaped on McCain, Collins, Murkowski, etc., remember that Senate Democrats (including the most conservative among them) have closed ranks and that has made victory possible.

Also remember that if the seats held by McCain, Collins, Murkowski et al were held by Democrats instead of them, we wouldn't be fighting this battle in the first place.

Let's not fool ourselves. All of the above mentioned Senators are Republicans, and their presence in Congress gives Mitch McConnell the majority. We should not be lulled into thinking that there are acceptable Republicans. All Republicans should be targets for replacement!