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7. Agree with poster that suggested listening to McConnell's speech post-vote. His voice broke several

Reply to MrPurple (Original post)

Fri Jul 28, 2017, 03:01 PM

Jul 2017

times and he kept repeating himself. He was exhausted, beyond angry, and I think almost broke down.

He was visibly emotional - I've never seen him emotional in anyway

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Could McConnell have wanted AHCA to fail to pass? [View all] MrPurple Jul 2017 OP

I really doubt it. Mitch wants to look like a strong leader too much to allow this to fail. tonyt53 Jul 2017 #1

Did you hear his MFM008 Jul 2017 #2

If he really wanted it to fail, he could have given up with the first couple of tries. Hoyt Jul 2017 #3

Naah, i think there might be something to this theory... WoonTars Jul 2017 #5

Also, he wouldn't have held the vote open for so long gratuitous Jul 2017 #11

absolutely not. that said, i agree that the 3 republicans who voted no saved the republican party. unblock Jul 2017 #4

I respect Lawrence O'Donnell's insights and he was unambiguous that he thought this was what happene MrPurple Jul 2017 #6

Agree with poster that suggested listening to McConnell's speech post-vote. His voice broke several Justice Jul 2017 #7

No. Xolodno Jul 2017 #8

He seemed afraid of not delivering something to Trump, to be honest. Tatiana Jul 2017 #9

No. wildeyed Jul 2017 #10

If that's the case, then I'd suspect McCain ... GeorgeGist Jul 2017 #12