Posted on 02/09/2009 1:29:34 PM PST by jessduntno
Specter, Snowe, Collins Anger GOP Base
Sunday, February 8, 2009 7:39 PM
By: Tim Collie
Collins said she broke ranks with her party because of the progress congressional negotiators had made on the bill.
"Well, I know that some of my Republican colleagues are unhappy with the position that I've taken," Collins told reporters Saturday. "I hope they will look at the fact that we were able to cut $110 billion of unnecessary spending from this bill. I think that's a good accomplishment. I also think that it's important that we do pass a stimulus bill to help turn the economy around."
"Senators Snowe and Collins have worked with President Obama and other senators to reach agreement on a plan that has support from a broad range of groups, including the US Chamber of Commerce and organized labor," says the version of the ad in Maine.
"Call Senators Snowe and Collins today at 202-224-3121. Thank them for their leadership and tell them to keep fighting for a plan to get our economy moving again."
But Collins, at least, has left herself some wiggle room on the final bill that emerges after House-Senate negotiations.
"Well, I know that some of my Republican colleagues are unhappy with the position that I've taken," Collins told FOX News. "I hope they will look at the fact that we were able to cut $110 billion of unnecessary spending from this bill. I think that's a good accomplishment.”
Yet she conceded that if a bill comes back from the conference committee with the House "once again bloated with wasteful spending and it's too expensive, then I'll vote against it."
(Excerpt) Read more at newsmax.com ...
Master of understatement...call any friends or relatives in Maine and PA...
Uh, yeah, we’re pretty much ticked.
I’ve already left scathing messages for all 3 scumbags.
This was the “best they could get” - after about three days! Real tough negotiators, considering they could have totally blocked the bill.
So, instead of being a putrid heap of steaming monkey scat, it now merely stinks.
The bills are pure unadulterated PORK! No self respecting Muslim would even go near them. Any Repub that votes for it should be kicked out of the party.
“Uh, yeah, we’re pretty much ticked.”
Why...why...why do we keep getting these idiots killing us like this...they are the Ted Kennedys of the Republiican party...they keep getting elected and are the lowest of the low...
Some of your COLLEAGUES, Suzie Q?
Try MOST of the country!
This stupid a$$ thinks she SAVING MONEY..
That's like saying I only bought a Mercedes instead of a Rolls Royce, I saved a $100,00 bucks ..
F%^&ing idiot
I’m thinking seriously about starting up a tar and feathers wholesale business. I think market demand will soon be exploding.
Who’d have guess 2 of the 3 most expensive Prostitutes in the world would be from Maine?
“I hope they will look at the fact that we were able to cut $110 billion of unnecessary spending from this bill.”
Like buying something you don’t need because it is on sale, then claiming you saved money.
That is a load of horse manure. Negotiations would have to included Republicans. Unless collins, snowe or spectre were doing the negotiating. Otherwise, it was just attempted strong arm tactics.
I watched Jim Rob get in their faces this morning. “I want to see Arlen Specter!” He’s not in sir “Well where is he” He’s no there sir. “Well is he in the building is he in the city is he in the state...WHERE IS HE I want tell him this Porkulus bill is un American and unconstitutional! Bring me his Chief of Staff!” Yes sir, he’ll be right out.....
Sue, you are a traitorous moron. And your breath smells of poop.
Its going to be interesting to see what Collins and Snow were promised for this treachery.
*break*
Hannity said Specter will be on his show today.
Went to Collins web site to send e-mail to her. After I hit “send” I got a message saying her network was down, so I sent it again!! Shortly I got 2 e-mails saying it had been received!
Flood her mail box!!
Call Senators Snowe and Collins today at 202-224-3121. Thank them for their leadership and tell them to keep fighting for a plan to get our economy moving again.
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