[RinaseaofDs]

As Conservatives, we need to start thinking about passage outside the box.

Being a congress person, relatively speaking, doesn’t pay all that well. I would not be surprised at all to find out that Pelosi is offering ‘buyout packages’ to representatives that will vote yes on the bill and get rich getting out.

I’m actually suprised I haven’t heard anyone in Conservative Talk Radio speculate on such a thing.

It goes back to a fundamental belief - there isn’t enough disincentives toward abusing your power in office. You don’t get re-elected? There’s another gig waiting - President of a University, K Street, Think Tank, etc.

[AmishDude]

Being a congress person, relatively speaking, doesn’t pay all that well. I would not be surprised at all to find out that Pelosi is offering ‘buyout packages’ to representatives that will vote yes on the bill and get rich getting out.

I wouldn't count on it. No honor among thieves. An ousted Congressman isn't worth a dime to Obama and I can guarantee you that no matter what happens in 2010, Pelosi will not be the Democrat leader.

[MontaniSemperLiberi]

“I’m actually suprised I haven’t heard anyone in Conservative Talk Radio speculate on such a thing.”

They’ve implied it but none of them have figured out why these guys might be “suicide voters” to paraphrase Rush.