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dsc

(52,130 posts)
1. they would still need 50 votes
Sat Jul 15, 2017, 09:45 PM
Jul 2017

since there are 99 Senators with him gone. So it would hurt them as they would have 49.

pangaia

(24,324 posts)
2. I volunteer to take his place..
Sat Jul 15, 2017, 09:48 PM
Jul 2017


I'll even promise to vote FOR repeal..or for the repub plan or whatever,,,,


heh heh ssshhhhhh....


bearsfootball516

(6,369 posts)
3. Delayed vote
Sat Jul 15, 2017, 09:52 PM
Jul 2017

It just means they won't vote on it next week. It gives McConnell more time to work on hesitant senators, but it also allows for more time for the CBO to come through, and for senators to hear from angry constituents.

Demsrule86

(68,352 posts)
6. Kind of ironic that McCain is having surgery that he would deny those on Medicaid and the ACA who
Sun Jul 16, 2017, 07:04 AM
Jul 2017

who would lose coverage under murdercare...he is an old man, but receives lifesaving surgery...yet, he would deny poor kids lifesaving treatment ....the Gop are murderers.

Demsrule86

(68,352 posts)
7. Go twitter and hammer the moderates...especially Portman. His mailbox is full but you
Sun Jul 16, 2017, 07:18 AM
Jul 2017

can get through in Cleveland if you want to call...since Kasich came out swinging against the ACA...he is most likely the third vote and Capito is the fourth. Twitter is great for this purpose.

MoonRiver

(36,926 posts)
8. McConnell is allegedly just delaying the vote.
Sun Jul 16, 2017, 07:45 AM
Jul 2017

But if, as expected, the CBO score is devastating, there may be several more defections, and the bill is DOA.

MoonRiver

(36,926 posts)
10. Yes, the protests should be huge. Even if they hide out, the point will be made.
Sun Jul 16, 2017, 07:57 AM
Jul 2017

I think Portman is especially likely to fold.

Demsrule86

(68,352 posts)
11. Portman has Kasich on his ass who might run against him if he votes for the bill.
Sun Jul 16, 2017, 01:18 PM
Jul 2017

But we will be protesting during the August recess in Cleveland. Portman has office all over Ohio...so many can participate close to home.

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