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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrumps plan passed only because of 1 thing..
Republicans needed to show one piece of Legislation with Trumps signature on it...
They fixed the bill to get the extreme Right Wing Nuts to change their votes to YES..
The only reason the bill didnt pass last time was because the Freedom Party thought it was a form a Socialism.
This Bill will never pass the Senate... There are no districts which Senators have to play to...Only States!
If one thinks the Town Halls were tough on the Thugs before this vote... Oh the joy.. which will follow.
frazzled
(18,402 posts)That is unlikely to happen, but I never say never these days. Anything can happen in Trumpworld.
This is just a fake, temporary win.
exboyfil
(17,863 posts)If the bill stalls in the Senate and never makes it to reconciliation?
I do like the Republicans have gone on record planning on sabotaging the ACA. I think that can be used.
The Democrats need two things:
1. A legislative proposal that addresses the ACA issues
2. A proposal for single payer with clear funding sources outlined along with a transition plan to get to that point.
I see the slimy Republicans already stating that they planned for the Senate to fix the bill. Don't let them get away with that. Hold them to the worst features of the bill.
toddwv
(2,830 posts)It's such an empty gesture at this time. Can't wait to see the Senate crush their hopes and wipe the smug smile off that shitstain of a human being, Paul Ryan.
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)it was all about the Campaign Checks that were cut several days ago. Again,follow the money,many of these key Rethugs received enough "Graft" to retire very comfortably. Watch for many of these suckers to announce they will be not seeking Reelection.
L. Coyote
(51,129 posts)The rest is smoke screens, nothing more.
busterbrown
(8,515 posts)The Tax Cuts Sure Are.... But the millions who will endure pain and suffering due to these cuts? Yea..I think a little relevant as well.
L. Coyote
(51,129 posts)SchrodingersCatbox
(89 posts)BannonsLiver
(16,401 posts)By the time Limpballs and the rest of the talk radio slime pit get ramped up inciting their constituents some will buckle. Will it be enough?
Initech
(100,085 posts)Knowing these fucking assholes, they'll find some way to weasel out of it. They'll either pass a bill saying that you have to behave at town halls or be arrested, or they just won't hold them. They can run, but they can't hide.
busterbrown
(8,515 posts)Numbers are paramount to politicians!