[MinuteGal]

"This vote was rigged so that the budget would pass even though many Republicans in Dem districts were under local pressure from their constituents to oppose it"

Exactly right, AC. This was smart politics by the Republicans for a change. So many folks don't know that the exact number of pro and con votes are known and embedded before a floor vote is taken. Then, Pubbies in tough districts are given "byes" to vote what will be best for them in their district....but the bill will still pass.

All parties have done this from time immemorial, it was done on my board when I was an elected county commissioner, it's done on the aldermanic etc. level...and is one of the oldest tricks in the world.

If 100% political purity is the standard, we'd have NO Republican senators and reps in congress at all.

Leni

[MinuteGal]

See # 51.

Leni

[metmom]

So Katko allowed himself to be thrown under the bus, knowing the bill would still pass, correct?

[metmom]

Thanks for explaining that.

Katko has been very good for the most part and is a FAR better choice than having a dem in office allegedly representing us.