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Senate Dems look to GOP moderates for help [McCain, RINOs]
UPI ^ | 2008-12-01

Posted on 12/01/2008 12:59:28 PM PST by rabscuttle385

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- U.S. Senate Democrats say they likely will have a working filibuster-proof majority on key issues that could give early wins for President-elect Barack Obama.

Although the number of Democrats remains unknown -- two Senate races are undecided -- vote-counters indicate support from Republican moderates will free up bills such as healthcare reform or immigration reform halted by the current Congress by GOP maneuvering, The Washington Post (NYSE:WPO) reported Monday.

Democrats picked up seven Republican seats in last month's election to add to their majority when the next Congress convenes in January. In the current Congress, Democrats rely on two independents to reach a 51-vote majority.

"The truth is ... we will be fine on most major issues. We will almost always have some moderate Republican support," said Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.

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Democrats are relying on moderate Republicans such as Maine Sens. Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe, who are left of center on issues such as Medicare spending and the Iraq war, the Post said.

Other possible swing votes are Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., whose socially liberal views make him a prospective Democratic recruit on spending matters and Obama's judicial nominations, and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., who has supported some Democratic initiatives, such as embryonic stem cell research funding, that likely will get an early airing during the next session.

And now the RINO McCain will deliver a big F-U to the pro-lifers.


1 posted on 12/01/2008 12:59:29 PM PST by rabscuttle385
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2 posted on 12/01/2008 1:00:54 PM PST by rabscuttle385 ("If this be treason, then make the most of it!" —Patrick Henry)
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To: rabscuttle385

And folks were worried about the filibuster proof 60 majority.

Who needs it when you have RINOs?

Senator Voinivich, I’m talking to you!!


3 posted on 12/01/2008 1:01:31 PM PST by griswold3
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To: rabscuttle385
healthcare reform or immigration reform halted by the current Congress by GOP maneuvering

It was the Dems that killed them on these issues. The wet Republicans were more than offset by Democrats who had gotten themselves elected in Republican states by saying they were conservatives. For example, they wouldn't touch immigration amnesty. Is there reason to suppose things will be much different this time around?

4 posted on 12/01/2008 1:06:15 PM PST by SamuraiScot
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To: rabscuttle385
Who will answer the democrats RINO call?
Enough!
5 posted on 12/01/2008 1:07:48 PM PST by AU72
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To: rabscuttle385

What’s sad is with the overall move to center by the GOP, the Dems will get just what they want. It won’t be difficult at all. On any given issue there will be a rotating list of RINO’s who’ll cross over.


6 posted on 12/01/2008 1:07:51 PM PST by FreedomFerret
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To: rabscuttle385

The only thing that matters is card check.

Even RINOS like McCain, Snowe, and Collins voted to filibuster.


7 posted on 12/01/2008 1:08:26 PM PST by St. Louis Conservative
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To: FreedomFerret
On any given issue there will be a rotating list of RINO’s who’ll cross over.

Pretty much. The Rats have successfully emasculated the Republican Party.

8 posted on 12/01/2008 1:09:10 PM PST by rabscuttle385 ("If this be treason, then make the most of it!" —Patrick Henry)
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To: rabscuttle385

You can bet that little Johnny McCain will be there with them to put his finger in our eye. He will give us ample proof of why we did not like him, you can count on that.


9 posted on 12/01/2008 1:09:29 PM PST by ontap (Just another backstabbing conservative)
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To: rabscuttle385

wow. didn’t see THAT coming.../s/


10 posted on 12/01/2008 1:10:29 PM PST by TADSLOS (McCain Courted Socialism and Brought Us Marxism Instead)
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To: rabscuttle385

Just thinking out loud, I’m curious to see how far the rino/moderates will go. If they want any sort of leadership in the party, given the state of the base, then it would be in their interest to follow the party line more.

I think most here will be watching and will use their record against these rinos in the future. Hopefully Arizona freepers have begun working towards defeating McCain in the Arizona primaries.


11 posted on 12/01/2008 1:15:50 PM PST by ABQHispConservative (Liberal + Democrat = Socialist)
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To: rabscuttle385

But seriously republicans need to sell why this stuff is bad. The UAW bailout is already unpopular. It will be difficult to stop free giveaways unless we stir up deficit-mania and I see no sign of that.


12 posted on 12/01/2008 1:21:07 PM PST by sickoflibs (McCain asks: "Did you stupid conservatives really believe me? HA-HA-HA, wait til 09")
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To: rabscuttle385

I’ve said all along that John McLame is a RINO turd and have been creamed by some here for those statements.
Well I stand by what I said about this p.o.s., John McLame is garbage.


13 posted on 12/01/2008 1:29:09 PM PST by Joe Boucher (An enemy of Islam)
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To: griswold3

Don’t talk to Voinibitch, stone him.


14 posted on 12/01/2008 1:30:10 PM PST by Joe Boucher (An enemy of Islam)
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To: griswold3

Yep.


15 posted on 12/01/2008 1:30:25 PM PST by Badeye (If he's a Messiah, how come his brother lives in a mud hut?)
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To: St. Louis Conservative
Card Check may not be the only thing that matters ... but it is absolutely up there in the top 3! If it happens this country will slowly destruct!
16 posted on 12/01/2008 1:31:01 PM PST by Red_Devil 232 (VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
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To: FreedomFerret

any given issue there will be a rotating list of RINO’s who’ll cross over

You have that exactly right. A rotating list.


17 posted on 12/01/2008 1:31:46 PM PST by tennmountainman
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To: SamuraiScot

Compassionate conservatism is doublespeak for republican socialist.

We need to ask McCain and other faux conservatives to change parties.


18 posted on 12/01/2008 1:34:46 PM PST by stockpirate (nothing will preserve (liberty) but ..force. ..you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined PH)
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To: rabscuttle385

McCain, having played the role of Dr. Jekyll during the election, will now return to his role of Mr. Hyde in the Senate.


19 posted on 12/01/2008 1:49:10 PM PST by Malesherbes (Sauve Qui Peut)
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To: St. Louis Conservative
The only thing that matters is card check.

I agree. Even a RINO would be insane to support a bill to introduce union thugs to thousands of small businesses across the country. Absolutely insane.

20 posted on 12/01/2008 1:49:23 PM PST by Nonstatist
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