That is a very good point. But which Democrat wants to be that one or two extra votes above what is needed? You voted yes for this abomination and your vote wasn’t needed? That would make a good ad. Every moderate Democrat would be that extra vote. He didn’t do it to support his party leadership, he did it because he loves this bill. All the crap in the bill would be hung around his or her neck.
Every moderate Democrat would be that extra vote. He didn’t do it to support his party leadership, he did it because he loves this bill. All the crap in the bill would be hung around his or her neck.
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Even those moderate democrats who vote “nay” need to be targeted if this thing passes.
The assumption should be that they were given a pass on voting “aye” for political advantage.
If this bill had come up during President Bush’s term, they ALL would have voted “aye”- they would have figured it to be a free vote as it would be vetoed anyhow.