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Senator Kennedy not available for Obama bailout vote
Redstate.com ^ | 2/12/09 | Dan Spencer

Posted on 02/12/2009 3:22:22 PM PST by cotton1706

The Boston Globe reports Senator Edward Kennedy is going back to Florida, where he has been resting after suffering a seizure on Inauguration Day,

Kennedy’s absence has Senate Democrat leader Reid seeking another moderate Republican or two to vote for the compromise version of the stimulus on Friday:

With Kennedy’s vote and those of three Republicans, the Senate passed the plan with 61 votes — just one more than necessary.

Reid is worried that final passage could be made problematic if a Democrat is ill or otherwise absent.


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1 posted on 02/12/2009 3:22:22 PM PST by cotton1706
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To: cotton1706

Hope springs eternal. Maybe Judd Gregg can talk to the three turncoats on what he saw on the inside and at least delay this abomination.


2 posted on 02/12/2009 3:24:34 PM PST by eureka! (Dear Lord: Some epiphanies for some of the 'rats now in charge, particularly BO? Please...)
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To: cotton1706
Hmmmmmm ~ very tempting to those of us who live here ~ "otherwise absent" ~ the magic words.

No doubt the FBI would not look kindly on anyone doing anything bad.

Where's that hooker Spitzer was using now that she's needed.

3 posted on 02/12/2009 3:25:30 PM PST by muawiyah
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To: cotton1706

Spector got $6.5 billion for his vote, so the price has been established.


4 posted on 02/12/2009 3:25:55 PM PST by Tarpon (If you don't stand on principle, you stand for nothing at all.)
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To: eureka!

When does millionaire Kennedy stop taking paychecks from the American people for his No-Show job?


5 posted on 02/12/2009 3:26:13 PM PST by omega4179 (1.20.13 end of an error)
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To: cotton1706

I am sure that if Teddy croaked right now, Dingy Harry would plunge a hand up the backside of the Senior Senator from Messachusetts and play hand puppet long enough for another yes vote.


6 posted on 02/12/2009 3:26:24 PM PST by pikachu (Don't be dumb -- we have Democrats for that)
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To: omega4179

Re#5 LOL. You’re killing me. *spit*


7 posted on 02/12/2009 3:27:10 PM PST by eureka! (Dear Lord: Some epiphanies for some of the 'rats now in charge, particularly BO? Please...)
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To: cotton1706

Das ist ein Klaps von einer Schande


8 posted on 02/12/2009 3:29:49 PM PST by HangnJudge
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To: cotton1706

I pity the poor priest who gets called to hear Teddy’s deathbed confession ...he better pack a lunch and a pot of coffee and have his schedule cleared for a week.


9 posted on 02/12/2009 3:29:56 PM PST by The Great RJ ("Mir we bleiwen wat mir sin" or "We want to remain what we are." ..Luxembourg motto)
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To: eureka!

Divine intervention?


10 posted on 02/12/2009 3:30:13 PM PST by Free America52 (I just want it to be the way it always has been.)
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To: The Great RJ
The priest is going to have to call the Vatican and tell them to put on a 2nd and 3rd prayer shift.
11 posted on 02/12/2009 3:32:39 PM PST by Hillarys Gate Cult (The man who said "there's no such thing as a stupid question" has never talked to Helen Thomas.)
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To: Free America52
"Divine intervention?"

If there is such a thing and this historically Christian nation has earned some chits, no better time than the present...

12 posted on 02/12/2009 3:34:40 PM PST by eureka! (Dear Lord: Some epiphanies for some of the 'rats now in charge, particularly BO? Please...)
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To: Free America52
"I pity the poor priest who gets called to hear Teddy’s deathbed confession ...he better pack a lunch and a pot of coffee and have his schedule cleared for a week."

Wonder if he will hear the Olds' engine running and Mary Jo at the wheel in the distance.

13 posted on 02/12/2009 3:42:58 PM PST by Proud2BeRight
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To: muawiyah

He must be in really bad shape to not be there for a very crucial vote..maybe he is already dead?


14 posted on 02/12/2009 3:49:38 PM PST by RummyChick
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To: RummyChick
Again, back to the sandwich. See the "toasted bun"?

Ted's pret' near that already.


15 posted on 02/12/2009 3:52:01 PM PST by muawiyah
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To: muawiyah
Speaking of which, biggest Breaded Pork Tenderloin sandwiches I've ever seen in Indiana are at:

Nickel Plate Bar & Grill

8654 E. 116th St. 317-841-2888

Fishers, IN 46038

Located along the Nickel Plate railroad tracks in an historic house with train memorabilia and a lively local atmosphere, the Nickel Plate is a Fishers landmark just a few blocks from I-69.

Friendly staff members offer comfort food and sandwiches on a glass porch or a warm wood paneled dining room and bar. The oversized pork tenderloin, big burgers and fish sandwiches are favorites, along with homemade soups and salads.

Open Mon.-Thurs. 11 am-11 pm, Fri.-Sat. 11 am-midnight, Sun. 11 am-10 pm. $$

16 posted on 02/12/2009 4:00:55 PM PST by muawiyah
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To: muawiyah

From Denny's Beer Barrel Pub

17 posted on 02/12/2009 4:07:17 PM PST by NCjim ("Lies have to be covered up, truth can run around naked." - Johnny Cash)
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To: RummyChick

His State Funeral would certainly brighten my mood.


18 posted on 02/12/2009 4:08:14 PM PST by Farmer Dean (168 grains of instant conflict resolution)
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To: RummyChick
I bet he'll be there.


19 posted on 02/12/2009 4:09:05 PM PST by Zeddicus
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To: cotton1706

So sad. Too bad.


20 posted on 02/12/2009 4:18:28 PM PST by GatĂșn(CraigIsaMangoTreeLawyer)
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