Why shouldn't the Dems vote "present"

[annabanana]

I know it's a stunt (MSNBC is already mis-characterizing it).. but I don't understand a Dem Nay vote...

[Pachamama]

1. I'm in agreement with you...Don't understand it quite either...

I'm wondering why they didn't all just vote present....or even say Yea!

:shrug:

[nickinSTL]

2. I agree

The Dems shouldn't vote for or against.

Register their presence/abstain only, or maybe walk out in protest.

Voting against just gives the Repubs fodder to claim that the Dems support THEM.

[robbedvoter]

3. Because in the end, they are afraid of taking a stand.

[annabanana]

4. What does Pelosi think they'll gain by a no vote?

Waht is the strategy?

[Somawas]

5. Voting present is the only thing that makes sense.

[GreenArrow]

6. same old lack of imagination

and courage.

[drb]

7. Nah! Instead, they should vote....

"....kiss my ass you scumsucking sack of shit!"

[DURHAM D]

8. Voting present instead of voting no would give the Resolution more

weight than it otherwise deserves. In other words, voting no with the Repugs shows what a sham it all is.

The great thing about tonight was the beginning of a national debate about withdrawal. Something no one was discussing three days ago.