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House GOP may pass Senate's "skinny repeal" outright. CALL YOUR SENATORS.
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Vestal
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Murkoski doesn't care, I think. She went against the party and ran a successful write-in campaign on her own with little outside support. If she does this now, she does it for the party.
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No, it's like the end of Carlitos Way
Unlikely. It's if they can flip Murkowski.
You made me play this in my head with various heads swapped
Aaronrules380
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I mean he's probably going to retire pretty soon so compared to others it's not like he has much to lose
GoldenEye 007
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I believe so, yes. The President has to be formally invited to enter Congress.
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If it's any consolation they've been trying to repeal Obamacare since day one.
Prophaniti
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Youre asking how the GOP would handle an illegal alien?
Maybe he went out to give orange turd a call... working out concessions for McCain. Hope that isn't the case.
Metalingus5150
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Don't get cocky please.
ZiggyPalffyLA
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He was probably just sucking off a congressional page in the bathroom.
GiantEnemyGoomba
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Looking like it's up to Murkowski
ShadowSwordmaster
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I do not know what to expect now.
What difference does it make?
I think Mccain is pissed on how Trump has been treating him and how the GOP are not running leadership like they should be and resulting to shady methods to get their tax cut. He realizes he doesnt have much time left and money isnt really important anymore. He wants Dem's and R's to work together and craft something that will do good by the american people. It will be his legacy to get Republicans and Democrats to work together for once.
Nah I mean important in the sense she's pissed they tried it and is going to hurt them.
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Source tells me the White House called for Pence. They couldn't get Pence off the floor. The White House hung up.
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Source tells me the White House called for Pence. They couldn't get Pence off the floor. The White House hung up.
He wants you to just blow this thing and go home.
we all signed a suicide pact
I suppose so, maybe McConnell would try to set up a "skinny invasion" where the Martian would only destroy suburbs of somewhat minor cities, but every 5 minutes instead of 10.
Come on, there's an equal chance we're right at this point too. No sense in being so strictly negative.
They will soon start eating each other.
It's important to note that Murkowski won in a write in, that's how popular she is in Alaska. The GOP can't twist her arm with funding.
McCain is sick and also just won reelection. He's probably never running again.
Collins is in Maine and would be crucified if she voted yes.
There's solid reasons why these three are the possible "no's" right now, not just because they want to do the right thing, although that may be part of it for some of the three.
McCain is sick and also just won reelection. He's probably never running again.
Collins is in Maine and would be crucified if she voted yes.
There's solid reasons why these three are the possible "no's" right now, not just because they want to do the right thing, although that may be part of it for some of the three.
That will only backfire to those attacking.
Angelus Errare
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Let's be real, most of the populus don't care about voting records of politicians. It's painfully obvious at this point. As long as their (in this case McCain's) most recent vote is some semblance of positivity, folks will forget/ignore past voting record and prop him up as a great guy who does the "right thing." All you need to be seen as a good politician in the US is vote the correct way on those one or two super important bills and folks will ignore all the bullshit you've done.
Like look how many people talkin about his "legacy" as if his voting record paints him as some paragon of justice or something.
ZiggyPalffyLA
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I'm imagining Pence lying on the floor right now lmao
Hasphat'sAnts
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Does Mother know Pence is speaking with Lisa Murkowski, a married woman, at such odd hours?
Dead.
Think I'm done for tonight. Hope reason prevails, and I wake up to good news.
Not like anything that happens on this board will change the votes.
Trying not to be. It's really hard though.
John Rabbit
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LMAO this got me good.
catotheyounger
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McCain talking to Orrin Dumbshit Hatch. McCain ends convo with a 'get fucked' tap.
https://twitter.com/sahilkapur/status/890804681210863617
https://twitter.com/sahilkapur/status/890804681210863617
Ah, yeah, you're right
Oh shit, if this is true, then it's not just theater, there really is a hitch if the WH is trying to figure out what's happening.
StopMakingSense
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Heller is dead man walking to Nevada. Got his marching orders fro Adelson and will never win reelection.
Aaronrules380
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Yep. I'd rather be hopeful for now rather than despair over something I have no power over and that might not happen anyways
He could have voted against the motion to proceed and avoided this. Hell, he could have gotten his buddy graham to follow suit. Or just stayed in the hospital bed. All the other measures up for vote didn't need him.
But he probably relished the spotlight for his return.
I've fallen and I can't get the votes!
I think Collins, Murkowski, and McCain are all institutions in their states. They've been there so long and have so much built up popularity that they're not scared of the loony right.
Heller on the other hand is shitting his pants trying to win re-election, and Adelson is threatening him if he doesnt vote yes.
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