Debt Vote Flashback: Every Single Dem Voted Against Raising the Debt in 2006

gateway ^ | July 16, 2011 | Jim Hoft

[george76]

Every democrat voted “no” including Obama. Drudge just posted this debt vote reminder from 5 years ago.

EVERY SINGLE Democrat opposed raising the debt limit when George W. Bush was president.

Every – Single – One.

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[TexasFreeper2009]

BAM!

WOW! this is dynamite!

I follow things pretty closely and had TOTALLY forgotten about this!

This needs to be thrown in their faces constantly!

[eclecticEel]

Does this also mean the every single republican voted for a debt increase?

[Steely Tom]

Heavens to Betsy! You’re not implying that Democrats would use the budget deficit as a political football, are you? What a nasty think to think. Shame.

[Roccus]

...and ALL but three Republicans voted for it.

Silly argument.

[hans56]

And every single Republican voted to raise the limit.
Why was it right then and wrong now? It wasn't but don't believe this won't be thrown in the Republicans face if it is brought out.
Both established parties represent the lobbyist that put them in office.
I believe we need a new system if it is ever going to change.

[Paladin2]

So, the ‘Rats were on to something. Five years later they are so dumb.

[Principled]

Does this also mean the every single republican voted for a debt increase?

No. Close to every single republic voted for the increase - three did not.

Burns, Coburn, Ensign voted NO to the increase.

[asinclair]

[Five years ago:] Why was it right then and wrong now? It wasn't but don't believe this won't be thrown in the Republicans face if it is brought out.

As I recall, the agreement was that the debt ceiling would be raised, and in addition there would be spending cuts to eliminate the need for raising the ceiling again. The debt ceiling was raised, but the implementation of cuts was conveniently forgotten. In short, the short-term stop-gap was implemented and the Congress didn't follow through with the other half of the plan.

I believe that the Democrats need, TODAY, to propose significant real cuts in spending, push them through the House and Senate, and have the President sign the bill. THAT will show all of us that the Democrats are being adult about the problem. So far we have had just words, actions speak louder than. How about some action, NOW?

They have three business days, according to Obama's deadline. So, suck it up, Congresscritters.

[cranked]

With the likes of Snowe, Brown, Collins, Graham, etc., do not expect to get all Repubs to vote “No” on this debt ceiling raise.

[cookcounty]

News you will NOT HEAR from the NYT, CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC as they loyally scramble to cover for their profoundly loved Dear Leader

[EternalVigilance]

Does this also mean the every single republican voted for a debt increase?

What can one do but laugh.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks george76.

...opposed raising the debt limit when George W. Bush was president.

[originalbuckeye]

Hmmmm. Didn’t the Dems take over the House and the Senate in 2006? Perhaps this is one reason the cuts were never implemented.

[mvpel]

Does this also mean the every single republican voted for a debt increase?

Why do you think the Tea Party came about and nailed so many incumbent RINOs in the primaries?

[jacknhoo]

Too bad the GOP can’t pull together like that.

[Irish Eyes]

Hmmmm. Didn’t the Dems take over the House and the Senate in 2006? Perhaps this is one reason the cuts were never implemented.

Strange that this is VERY seldom mentioned.

[kittymyrib]

And in just three years, Obama has doubled the amount of debt that Pres. Bush piled up fighting two wars. Now they want to paint Republicans as unpatriotic for refusing to raise the debt ceiling so they can buy more votes with handouts to their special interest groups in next year’s elections.

[Tzimisce]

But that was one president ago.

Things have changed (ie - Odumbo needs to get re-elected.....)