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BULLETIN: DEMS DON'T HAVE THE VOTES
Dick Morris ^ | March 19, 2010 | DICK MORRIS & EILEEN MCGANN

Posted on 03/19/2010 7:32:07 AM PDT by crescen7

From a top level source in the House comes the news that the Democrats are still short of the 216 votes they need to pass Obamacare. They have decided, however, to go for broke on Sunday and attempt to pass it whether or not they have enough support. They feel that only by forcing a vote can the force members off the fence. They hope that by employing all means at their disposal, they can round up enough votes for passage. But, if they don't have the votes, they will allow the measure to be defeated. One source called it a "suicide run."

(Excerpt) Read more at vote.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Extended News; Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: healthcare; morris
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To: crescen7

There has to be some of those Dems from conservative districts who feel that the House leadership is determined to destroy them. This has to build up resentment. This HR issue just will not die and keeps the voters in their districts all stirred up.

Could some of them play passive aggressive and say they will vote yes to lure the leadership into having a vote and then vote no to try to put a stake in the heart of this monster?

As for taking bribes for their votes? They need to remember that you never agree to a bribe on credit. Once the briber gets what he wants, why would he ever pay off? The payoff just provides the evidence that there really was a bribe.


41 posted on 03/19/2010 7:51:40 AM PDT by Truth is a Weapon (Truth, it hurts soooo good!)
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To: newfreep

Dick Morris is an intelligent political commentator...I enjoy his appearances on O’Reilly. I’ll never forget his appearance in FarenHYPE 911.


42 posted on 03/19/2010 7:51:41 AM PDT by Blue Turtle
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To: crescen7

Don’t trust these rat bastards!.....remember, It’s Chicago style politics we’re playing now!


43 posted on 03/19/2010 7:51:48 AM PDT by AngelesCrestHighway
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To: crescen7

Well, this correlates with the thread earlier saying Fox announced they have 214 votes. Tat means they don’t have the votes and Morris is correct.

Any one here could have made the same announcement quoting Fox.

The question is was Bret’s panel correct? They all said if it is within one or two votes, they will some how prevail.


44 posted on 03/19/2010 7:52:06 AM PDT by bert (K.E. N.P. +12 . Tax the poor. Taxes will give them a stake in society)
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To: TornadoAlley3
She will not take it to the floor unless she has the votes.

Even people close to Pelosi think she's lost her edge. People not quite so close to her think she's lost her marbles.

45 posted on 03/19/2010 7:52:12 AM PDT by andy58-in-nh (America does not need to be organized: it needs to be liberated.)
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To: truthkeeper

One thing we all have to remember post 2010 and post 2012, even if President Palin is in office,

we must continue to hold their feet to the fire,
and even show up at their offices and protest,

if they start to get Potomac Fever.


46 posted on 03/19/2010 7:52:30 AM PDT by MrB (The difference between a humanist and a Satanist is that the latter knows who he's working for.)
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To: crescen7

Has anybody told Morris he needs to put a padlock on his refrigerator? When I see him on O’Reilly, his collar is so tight on his fat neck, I think he is going to choke.


47 posted on 03/19/2010 7:52:39 AM PDT by Old Retired Army Guy (tHE)
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To: crescen7; All
FYI:

 It Begins at last: OpEd: Impeach the President?

 
March 19, 2010 at 3:45 am

This is the first time I’ve seen this idea mentioned in the media:

http://washingtontimes.com/news/2010/mar/19/impeach-the-president/

Gridlock Washington, D.C.?

JON VOIGHT: Call to Arms: Join Me in DC Saturday to Stop ObamaCare

48 posted on 03/19/2010 7:53:44 AM PDT by backhoe (All Across America, the Lights are being relit again...)
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To: RaceBannon; scoopscandal; 2Trievers; LoneGOPinCT; Rodney King; sorrisi; MrSparkys; monafelice; ...
CT FReepers, PLEASE keep calling! That rumpswap Chris Murphy just announced he's a YES vote - he was undecided as of yesterday.

Call him and tell him to update his resume... he's toast after November.

Also worth calling: Joe Courtney, Jim Himes.

Larson and DeLauro are probably hopeless, but keep tying up their phone lines...

49 posted on 03/19/2010 7:54:08 AM PDT by nutmeg ("We have to pass the bill first so you can find out what's in it." - Nancy Pelosi, March 2010)
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To: crescen7

Well I’m going to be like a lib and go with Morris this time. The facts tell me he’s often wrong, but he makes me feel good for the moment :)


50 posted on 03/19/2010 7:54:15 AM PDT by beaversmom
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To: snowrip
They most definitely have the votes, why else schedule a vote for Sunday at noon?!! Keep fighting God fearing love of freedom and country patriots!
51 posted on 03/19/2010 7:54:33 AM PDT by RoseofTexas
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To: Red_Devil 232

He’s on TV now. You’re right, he caved.


52 posted on 03/19/2010 7:56:16 AM PDT by Old Retired Army Guy (tHE)
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To: TornadoAlley3
Pelosi has never lost a vote. She will not take it to the floor unless she has the votes.

Or unless they are real close. Wasn't the stimulus package defeated on the first vote in the House?

53 posted on 03/19/2010 7:56:46 AM PDT by CatOwner
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To: TonyInOhio; StarFan; Dutchy; alisasny; BobFromNJ; BUNNY2003; Cacique; Clemenza; Coleus; cyborg; ...
However: I just got off the phone with the staffer of Zack Space, 18th District of Ohio. He's an idiot, but is supposedly "undecided". The fact that I got through means not enough people are calling, so how about picking up the phone and giving his office a jingle at 202) 225-6265.

I live in the 5th District of Ohio, but I told Mr. Space's staffer that I would take a week's vacation in his district in the fall help campaign for his opponent, if he voted to restrict our liberty.

Please, let's keep the pressure on.

GREAT post, Tony!

http://space.house.gov/

C'mon FReepers... let's melt down Zack Space's phone lines! Call the DC office and his regional offices as well!

54 posted on 03/19/2010 7:58:06 AM PDT by nutmeg ("We have to pass the bill first so you can find out what's in it." - Nancy Pelosi, March 2010)
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To: CatOwner

Boccieri of Ohio is announcing his vote on TV -— he is a getting around to saying YES.


55 posted on 03/19/2010 7:58:09 AM PDT by onyx (BE A MONTHLY DONOR - I AM)
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To: brownsfan

Agreed. I think we are making the same point.


56 posted on 03/19/2010 7:58:25 AM PDT by drellberg
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To: Red_Devil 232
Yep! The SOB Boccieri caved! He turned from a no to a yes!

Typical sob stories from (4 or 5) stoogies to back his yes vote!

57 posted on 03/19/2010 7:58:42 AM PDT 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: andy58-in-nh

58 posted on 03/19/2010 7:59:02 AM PDT by TornadoAlley3 (Obama is everything Oklahoma is not.)
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To: Red_Devil 232

He is making his announcement right now and is surrounded by the “victims” of our current health care system so it is a no brainer he will cave in like a ton of bricks. Just wonder what was used to buy his vote??


59 posted on 03/19/2010 7:59:07 AM PDT by jesseam (Been there, done that)
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To: crescen7

Please GOD let this be the high water mark.


60 posted on 03/19/2010 7:59:20 AM PDT by ichabod1 (Question: Can around 25-30% moonbat base really steal the country from us and hold it?)
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