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another_liberal

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8. Excellent!

Reply to FarPoint (Original post)

Fri Feb 1, 2013, 09:45 AM

Feb 2013

Now when the Republicans close ranks to fight these bills (as they almost certainly will) Democrats will have another powerful argument to use against them. And if the bills do pass despite Republican opposition, Democrats will have won a significant victory which will be appreciated by voters all across the country. It's a win/win if there ever was one!

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Voter Empowerment Act Introduced in Congress [View all] FarPoint Feb 2013 OP

Republicans will probably kill the bill in the House. Laelth Feb 2013 #1

Some may ask what are the key points of the Bill.... FarPoint Feb 2013 #2

this is a good start. joeunderdog Feb 2013 #3

Thank you. Sharing. stlsaxman Feb 2013 #4

The very people that consistently use the "Magic words" like Freedom, Safe, Love our country.. BlueJazz Feb 2013 #5

You are exactly right! FarPoint Feb 2013 #6

If the GOPeers vote this down, then that vote needs to be made into a campaign DhhD Feb 2013 #7

Excellent! another_liberal Feb 2013 #8

Get rid of the electoral college. We don't want or need it. One person, one vote! judesedit Feb 2013 #9

The GOP's worst nightmare. toddwv Feb 2013 #10

The last thing repukes want is we the people exercising our right to vote. libtodeath Feb 2013 #11

They should be very loud and upfront on who votes against it uponit7771 Feb 2013 #12