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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsJust got an email from my local Indivisible group that my Repug Rep Faso is a NO on the tax bill!
Hmmm? First time he is done the correct thing.
From Capitol Confidential
The House of Representatives will vote today on their Republican leadership’s version of a tax code rewrite, advancing their goal of scoring some kind of legislative victory before the year’s end. The legislation is expected to pass along party lines, but it does not have the support of every Republican: U.S. Rep. John Faso of Kinderhook said late Wednesday afternoon that he will vote against the legislation. Rep. Elise Stefanik of the 21st CD says she’s voting against it, too.
The House of Representatives will vote today on their Republican leadership’s version of a tax code rewrite, advancing their goal of scoring some kind of legislative victory before the year’s end. The legislation is expected to pass along party lines, but it does not have the support of every Republican: U.S. Rep. John Faso of Kinderhook said late Wednesday afternoon that he will vote against the legislation. Rep. Elise Stefanik of the 21st CD says she’s voting against it, too.
Rep. John Faso to vote against GOP tax bill
Senate Republican plans to vote no on that chamber's version of tax reform
http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Rep-John-Faso-to-vote-against-GOP-tax-bill-12360439.php?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=Timesunion_Capcon
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Just got an email from my local Indivisible group that my Repug Rep Faso is a NO on the tax bill! (Original Post)
Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
OP
I met him one time with my Indivisible group and he seems flaky/smooth/kinda weak
Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
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Freddie
(9,864 posts)1. I'm sure they're letting SOME of them
Vote "no" to appear moderate in their purple district. My congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA 08) is a master at that. He even calls himself "your independent voice in Congress." Right.
CK_John
(10,005 posts)2. Faso plans to go for Sen Gillibrand seat.
Madam45for2923
(7,178 posts)3. I met him one time with my Indivisible group and he seems flaky/smooth/kinda weak
type of person.
Also I see him as not very productive.
CK_John
(10,005 posts)4. Gillibrand has a problem of running for POTUS in 2020 and not running in 2018, that is Faso guess.
Also several others may primary her and open the field for Faso.
Madam45for2923
(7,178 posts)5. I just don't see Faso as an impressive candidate to win the State.
Tom Rinaldo
(23,115 posts)6. That probably just means they don't need his vote to pass it
If they don't need his vote he gets a free pass because Republicans know that vote will be hung around his neck in 2018. He's my congressman too and yes, I called his office the other day about this vote. I'm glad he's a no vote now but the real test will come if Republicans need each and every yes vote they can get, including Faso's, to pass a final bill.