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Sure, it could pass. But it might not. And for Rahm, that's the problem. So he'll kill it before it gets to a vote because if he goes for what America needs he runs the possibility he might lose. However, if he goes with something that Blue Cross Dogs like, he guarantees a win. And Rahm will not tolerate the possibility of being a loser. This is not about quality healthcare for America, it's all about Rahm and his preening self-regard.

keep to the Fen Causeway
by Helen (lareinagal at yahoo dot co dot uk) on Mon Aug 10th, 2009 at 06:13:26 AM EST
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OTOH, no matter how much they give to the "D" Republicans, the "R" Republicans will not vote for it. So the bill is defeated without the Progressive Caucus votes.


I've been accused of being a Marxist, yet while Harpo's my favourite, it's Groucho I'm always quoting. Odd, that.
by BruceMcF (agila61 at netscape dot net) on Mon Aug 10th, 2009 at 09:54:27 AM EST
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