“No use putting them in a position to lose their seats.”
If they are not going to stay in line with the GOP who supported them financially and campaign wise, then losing their seat to someone else won’t mean anything as they are going to vote against the party as it is. The GOP knew the importance of this bill, and the twelve that bailed out knew it in the best interest of the people they were elected to represent and wished to have happen. And to still vote the way they did after they knew the bill was passed, is not to be ignored. I had rather they have abstained. They are an embarrassment to the GOP.
I, for one, and I think many, are tired of seeing the GOP hide under the table when it comes to doing what is needed and not what may get you re-elected. This line of excuses for not doing their job is unacceptable. You’ll notice it didn’t bother the libs to vote straight down “no” on it. See them making excuses? Please don’t accept kicking it down the road anymore and letting Trump down with your support. He’s earned it.
rwood
This isn’t a Susan Collins or John McCain situation where they have cost us a vote victory and are blocking good legislation.
While they have opted to vote no here, on a bill that was important and close, they would more than likely vote with us.
At least some of these folks are solid Conservatives. Roherbacher is a good guy.
These folks live in Blue states and have to run for cover at times.
I’d rather keep their seats on our side.
These House members don’t represent the GOP. They represent their constituents, and should vote accordingly.
and the twelve that bailed out knew it in the best interest of the people they were elected to represent and wished to have happen.
Actually that’s not true. Most of these reps voted no to represent their constituents whose taxes will go up with this bill. Middle class people who also deserved a tax cut, not a tax increase. And I can guarantee you there are millions of them. I’m one of them.
Well said Red. I agree.