Posted on 12/18/2009 11:06:33 AM PST by Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!
The Senate is heading toward a Christmas Eve vote to pass landmark healthcare legislation, but instead of holiday cheer, Democrats and Republicans are digging in for trench warfare.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) is determined to finish work before the Christmas holiday and has set a schedule that would end with a final vote on the evening of Dec. 24.
“We’re going to finish this healthcare bill before we leave here for the holidays,” Reid declared on the floor Thursday.
But Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has told colleagues that he will not give any ground on procedural hurdles and is prepared to call Reid’s bluff on a Christmas Eve vote, said a senior GOP aide. Some Republicans say they will also require Democrats to return to Washington the following week to approve an increase of the debt limit.
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Fight
I hope each and every one ROTS in an airport trying to get home for Christmas! They should just leave NOW!
BUMP!
“We’re going to finish this healthcare bill before we leave here for the holidays,” Reid declared on the floor Thursday.
If by “finish”, you mean drive a stake through its evil heart, well, okay. Otherwise, Kilo Mike Alpha, you disgusting little runt.
Colonel, USAFR
Stop this thing Mitch!
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the House,
weird creatures were stirring, led by Harry the Mouse!
All week long I have been hearing on the radio the rats were going to slide the obamaCare garbage in on Christmas or New Years Eve.
I couldn’t believe it. At least the pubs will be ready if they try this.
Praying for heavy Global Warming (Algore) effect on Christmas Eve in DC.
I agree all but MAYBE a handful.
“what if they held a vote and nobody showed up”
then it’s Bidens?
praying for Iran to deliver a nuclear X-mas present to capitol hill, hopefully the five or six good senators will be out of town
praying for Iran to deliver a nuclear X-mas present to capitol hill, hopefully the five or six good senators will be out of town
The Dems need 60 votes to stop debate — all 60, including Byrd. Any senator that can’t make it to work due to health or any other reason means failure for Reid. The GOP only needs 2 senators in the chamber around the clock if Reid insists on this around-the-clock hyperbolic insanity.
The Twelve Days of Health Care
On the first day of Health Care
Obama gave to us:
A Fine for no Health Coverage
On the second day of Health Care
Obama gave to us:
Two Backroom Deals
and a Fine for no Health Coverage
On the third day of Health Care
Obama gave to us:
All illegals covered
Two Backroom Deals
and a Fine for no Health Coverage
On the fourth day of Health Care
Obama gave to us:
Big Pharma payoffs
All illegals covered
Two Backroom Deals
and a Fine for no Health Coverage
On the fifth day of Health Care
Obama gave to us:
Five Big Fat Lies
Big Pharma payoffs
All illegals covered
Two Backroom Deals
and a Fine for no Health Coverage
On the sixth day of Health Care
Obama gave to us:
Massive cuts in Medicare
Five Big Fat Lies
Big Pharma payoffs
All illegals covered
Two Backroom Deals
and a Fine for no Health Coverage
On the seventh day of Health Care
Obama gave to us:
Health Costs still rising
Massive cuts in Medicare
Five Big Fat Lies
Big Pharma payoffs
All illegals covered
Two Backroom Deals
and a Fine for no Health Coverage
On the eighth day of Health Care
Obama gave to us:
Bans on drug imports
Health Costs still rising
Massive cuts in Medicare
Five Big Fat Lies
Big Pharma payoffs
All illegals covered
Two Backroom Deals
and a Fine for no Health Coverage
On the ninth day of Health Care
Obama gave to us:
Nancy Pelosi Taxing
Bans on drug imports
Health Costs still rising
Massive cuts in Medicare
Five Big Fat Lies
Big Pharma payoffs
All illegals covered
Two Backroom Deals
and a Fine for no Health Coverage
On the tenth day of Health Care
Obama gave to us:
Slimy Lawyers suing
Nancy Pelosi Taxing
Bans on drug imports
Health Costs still rising
Massive cuts in Medicare
Five Big Fat Lies
Big Pharma payoffs
All illegals covered
Two Backroom Deals
and a Fine for no Health Coverage
On the eleventh day of Health Care
Obama gave to us:
Budget deficits a rising
Slimy Lawyers suing
Nancy Pelosi Taxing
Bans on drug imports
Health Costs still rising
Massive cuts in Medicare
Five Big Fat Lies
Big Pharma payoffs
All illegals covered
Two Backroom Deals
and a Fine for no Health Coverage
On the twelfth day of Health Care
Obama gave to us:
No C-Span Debating
Budget deficits a rising
Slimy Lawyers suing
Nancy Pelosi Taxing
Bans on drug imports
Health Costs still rising
Massive cuts in Medicare
Five Big Fat Lies
Big Pharma payoffs
All illegals covered
Two Backroom Deals
and a Fine for no Health Coverage
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