[Former Military Chick]

Tough words! This is what the country wants to hear. This is not what the democrats seem to want to hear from American's that we don't want this darn bill.

[9YearLurker]

Seems more important that they got all 41 of themselves on the record and promised than that they actually sent such to Harry.

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

FYI...He is a copy of a Memo written by Senate Republican Whip Jon Kyl and House Republican Whip Eric Cantor. Subject: Will the Democrats’ “Go It Alone” Approach to Health Care Work?

http://republicanwhip.house.gov/floor/KylCantorMemo.pdf

[Chaguito]

They are fixin’ to send it. Hasn’t gone out yet. May just be a ploy to disrupt the arm-twisting, you know?

[Mariner]

If they have the cajones to stick to their threat, this will be grand theater.

Of course, this threat sends chills down the spine of every dim in the House.

there's NO WAY the House will come up with the votes...

[johniegrad]

If effective, this could break cover for wavering democrats.

They would have to expose their votes on this awful legislation with no guarantee it would pass.

Also, it will sow the seeds of mistrust among the democrats themselves because they will wonder who will break ranks leaving them exposed even further.

[SnakeDoctor]

Checkmate.

The reconciliation process will not be as smooth as the Democrats have been suggesting.

SnakeDoc

[Buckeye McFrog]

this is the right strategy, convince wavering House Dems that the “fixes” they’ve been promised aren’t ever going to see the light of day

[Gabrial]

This is really going to get the boy king all wee-weed up.

[GeronL]

Reconciliation is a sham.

The Senate has already passed the Bill.

The House wants to send it to Obama without a vote.

meaningless posturing.

[StarFan]

Oh joy. Me thinks our party has finally developed some spine!

[Labyrinthos]

If a point of order cannot be overcome and is not ruled improper by the Senate Parliamentarian...

My understanding is that the Senate Parliamentarian's rulings are only advisory and that the presiding officer of the Senate is technically free to do what he or she pleases.

[Fiddlstix]

The Repubs are finally growing a backbone? It's about time.......
IF true........

[LZ_Bayonet]

"signed by all 41 Senate Republicans"

Time for the clapping audience to show up....

[GalaxieFiveHundred]

Shields up!

[for-q-clinton]

Although it only takes 51 votes to approve reconciliation bills, 60 votes are needed to overcome a point of order. If a point of order cannot be overcome and is not ruled improper by the Senate Parliamentarian, the measure objected to would be stripped from the bill and the reconciliation package would be sent back to the House.

I did not realize this. There is a silver lining. But of course the House has to understand this. And they need to tie it to abortion. This way stupak's gang won't support it.

[Steelfish]

“and is not ruled improper by the Senate Parliamentarian”

And who may this be?

[Qwackertoo]

I hope we see some tough action IF the House passes this awful bill. Other than that ‘ bout dang time they talked tough.

[Lions Gate]

Great news! GO TEAM GO!!!

[Former Military Chick]

PING

[dbrew2u]

Pubs & The Public that still cares about a Free America. Had best also be considering what to do when the Dims manage to pass this piece of Sh*t in the middle of the night ? I cannot for see how in the world any of this is even close to being within the confines of the Constitution ? Can it be found to be Unconstitutional ? Where is this debate taking place ?