Two hours ago they wouldn't. Ask them tomorrow, and I think you'll get a different answer. i.e., past statements may not be indicative of future performance. I hope you're right, but I think when the chips are down and votes need to be cast, there will be a whole different dynamic. With enough pressure from the White House and the Dem leadership, I'm sure they'll find a way to have a "sudden" change of heart.
Bill didn’t pass with enough votes in the House and they are going to be looking at the statewide race in NJ and VA.
If Pelosi had gotten it passed with 20 votes over the top I would have agreed but it was way too close.
Senators are a different breed then House members. I don’t think most even like Reid. They will sit back and watch to see how people react to this vote on a Saturday night. Baucus is already mad at Reid over Cap and Trade.
It should be interesting to watch the moderates squirm. We need to make sure that people are from the state when they are calling. This mass calling when you are not from their state doesn’t work — they totally ignore it. Another key to calling is to make sure they call their home offices in the state as you are then talking to local aides. Better yet go visit the office if you have a commplaint.