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brooklynite

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Thu Dec 20, 2012, 10:35 PM Dec 2012

USA Today: "I don't have the votes"

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Susan Davis ‏@DaviSusan

Boehner led w/ Serenity prayer, told his members "I don't have the votes" 3 times and was "emotional" according to lawmakers in the room.

Susan Davis ‏@DaviSusan

"This was our attempt to lead," said Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Ill. "Clearly we were not able to do that. http://usat.ly/UJdQlG via @USATODAY

Susan Davis Susan Davis ‏@DaviSusan

"This is not a good night for America" -Rep. Steve LaTourette, who said the same 40 "chuckleheads" holding back the speaker. #fiscalcliff

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USA Today: "I don't have the votes" (Original Post) brooklynite Dec 2012 OP
Cry me a River.... Old and In the Way Dec 2012 #1
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