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Senate healthcare repeal bill fails - Collins, Murkowski, and McCain voted no
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Arrogant Bastard
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Not his first rodeo, he knew it was going to turn into a shit sandwich and this was literally his last chance to stop it.
Takamura-San
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Is this a top 10 anime betrayal?
Psychoward
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It's never over
Randolph Freelander
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For 2020.
Despite what McConnell said tonight, he has never been open to Democratic ideas for healthcare. They were shut completely out of the process. They'll continue to be shut out until they such time as they gain the majority and the presidency.
Gift horses man, gift horses. I'm thinking about next moves now.
They burned their one reconciliation chance, so now they need 60 votes.
Either the dems come up with a plan and convince enough GOP members to jump ship, or healthcare goes untouched for the rest of the year.
Dash_Riprock
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When can we expect the angry Trump tweets?
Jesus, we just had a major and very unexpected victory, but people want to whine and bitch because people are praising one of the people who made it possible. If that's not a perfect case of the left eating itself in motion.
Dems already have a plan, it's called the ACA.
No one knows what happens now.
Dems already have a plan, it's called the ACA.
No one knows what happens now.
everyday math
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What awesome news. Don't let up the pressure tho.
I was referring to the debate on this bill that has been taking place since the MTP passed. It's over
They can always bring it back up, or another bill etc. but they will be starting over
Arrogant Bastard
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He did good once in his political career, once when we needed him most. John, thanks for that, good on you today.
2-3 hours?
KenzinFive
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Here's a Twitter video of McCain voting No. You can hear the gasps and see/hear some of the Democrats clap (including Warren in the back).
McCain even looks at McConnell after saying No. For a laugh, compare McConnell's expression from the beginning of the video to the end of it.
https://twitter.com/bubbaprog/status/890807095024603137/video/1
Past votes aside, McCain made the right vote here and he should be commended for it.
McCain even looks at McConnell after saying No. For a laugh, compare McConnell's expression from the beginning of the video to the end of it.
https://twitter.com/bubbaprog/status/890807095024603137/video/1
Past votes aside, McCain made the right vote here and he should be commended for it.
Dark Cloud
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Lmao wait until Trump gets on Twitter. Dude is gonna unleash on McCain and Alaska.
Hope McCain can go home, get the treatment he needs, and the needed recovery time. I'll definitely say good on him for tonight. Hopefully in the coming days/weeks he'll be well enough to really speak out on the significance of his vote tonight.
And as always good work to Murkowski & Collins for holding strong through all the bullying their colleagues & Trump lobbed at them through all this.
Finally good job to the people who called their reps and protested. Keep being vigilant on this and speaking out.
For now tho great win for everyone honestly... except Trump, he can take the L.
*music plays me off stage*
And as always good work to Murkowski & Collins for holding strong through all the bullying their colleagues & Trump lobbed at them through all this.
Finally good job to the people who called their reps and protested. Keep being vigilant on this and speaking out.
For now tho great win for everyone honestly... except Trump, he can take the L.
*music plays me off stage*
ErasureAcer
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McCain left Graham as the biggest talker with no action. They were running neck and neck.
No. I still hope he suffers. Why can't you people fucking realize how he is playing you?
HE STILL WANTS TO TAKE AWAY YOUR HEALTHCARE.
The only reason he voted no is because this bill was obviously shit. He wants a "proper" bill that goes through the house and senate in the "proper" manner so that when he does fuck you over he can be proud of how good of a job he did.
McCain isn't a saint but christ, that thread was fucking vicious. Need to go back in there and count the 'fuck yous'. Lol. Man didn't even vote yet at that point.
how is a turtle crying crocodile tears?
I honestly don't think even Trump is dumb enough to viciously attack McCain at this point. He'll focus on the others.
To Far Away Times
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I bet this was planned to have McCain be the deciding vote.
Some republicans would have viewed it as politically damaging to vote against the repeal, but privately probably did not want it to actually repeal. This lets McCain have a nice moment to go out on and high note.
Some republicans would have viewed it as politically damaging to vote against the repeal, but privately probably did not want it to actually repeal. This lets McCain have a nice moment to go out on and high note.
TheLostBigBoss
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McCain is going to be dead the next time the senate votes on healthcare
MetroidPrimeRib
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Nope. Fuck him still. You all are so goddamn easy. He could have made his position clear a long-ass time ago, but the showboating and entertainment had to go on. But hey at least he got his moment at the expense of people developing ulcers from stress.
Chezzymann
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I mean, to be fair if Graham had a terminal illness he'd probably be less scared of voting how he actually feels too
PingPongvonLaserstein
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Sweet, delicious, life-affirming schadenfreude.
Trump: "Hold my beer"
I can't imagine what was going through the Dems' heads when that happened.
Suikoguy
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Good judge of character.
Well, we do know his thought process -- he gave a speech saying what he would do when debate started. We just disregarded it because he is usually full of shit
fluffydelusions
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Somewhat out of the loop...is this the thing he flew to DC for and everyone thought he was going to vote yes for? Even the orange turd?
TheOctodad
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I'm not the biggest fan of McCain, but he did good tonight. Honestly, if the republicans looked more like McCain, I would still disagree, but I think we would see a lot more civility.
I still won't forget that time where he was running against Obama and corrected the lady calling him evil and said, "No. I disagree with him, but he's a good man." That's how I feel about him.
I still won't forget that time where he was running against Obama and corrected the lady calling him evil and said, "No. I disagree with him, but he's a good man." That's how I feel about him.
ohmygod
Angelus Errare
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Can't wait to see folks praise Trump when he does one good political deed.
Dude Abides
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Cruz sugary tears on CNN right now.
McCain deserved thanks for his vote tonight. Doesn't erase past disappointments.Give credit when it is due.
Being a maverick mean you can't count on him all the time. But there is a chance. That is why there is hope laid at his feet frequently.
He is not evil incarnate like McConnell or Ryan.
Being a maverick mean you can't count on him all the time. But there is a chance. That is why there is hope laid at his feet frequently.
He is not evil incarnate like McConnell or Ryan.
MrMephistoX
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I'm with you friend: I voted Mcain in the 2000 primary and Gore in the general.
They were hoping for a straight repeal at that particular point. This "skinny" version that just lost was the back up option.
ROTF
Aaronrules380
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I mean it going to vote and failing has ended any further efforts until next year at least and almost certainly until after midterms
I don't think McCain is a hero for this, but this is still the best case scenario
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