Should all Democrats vote the same way on every vote?

[ColbertWatcher]

Poll question: Should all Democrats vote the same way on every vote?

[polichick]

1. Wouldn't that be like herding cats? :)

[ColbertWatcher]

2. Heh, heh. n/t

[depakid]

3. Depends on the legislation or parliamentary maneuver- but generally yes

and on important votes there should be SERIOUS consequences for crossing over and voting with Republicans.

Herein lies the root of many of the Democrats' problems.

[varkam]

4. When did you stop beating your wife? eom

[Skinner]

5. They should all vote how I want them to vote.

Or else I will hold my breath and stomp my feet.

[SoxFan]

11. DING DING DING!

As the stupid lottery machine at the variety store says, "congratulations, you're a winner!"

[TahitiNut]

19. You'd hold your breath until you turn "Blue Dog"??

:rofl: :rofl:

So... THAT'S where they come from! (Oxygen deprivation!)

:rofl: :rofl:

[MADem]

6. I voted no, but you really need an OTHER.

OTHER--They should vote the way they'd like, except when the Speaker, her minions or the Majority Leader crawls up their ass and threatens them with loss of needed campaign funding in their next outing.

Because that IS the way it works when "party discipline" is invoked.

[mmonk]

7. Vote like a monolith if the opposition's policies bring our country

to its knees or are not in keeping with our defining documents or values.

[pleah]

8. They should vote for what is best for ALL the people that the

legislation will affect.

[SmileyRose]

9. If they did they would be republicans.

[ColbertWatcher]

17. Precisely. n/t

[annabanana]

10. I have an idea.. Let's DO it once, and then we can decide.. . . . . n/t

[stillcool]

12. Yeah...I'd like to see that...

[Ocracoker16]

13. The herd mentality isn't for the Democrats

I think that differences of opinion can help keep the dialogue of the party going and ensure that people don't become locked within an ideology that is too narrow. We don't want to become like the House Republicans, because we want democrats to vote based on the best interests of their state as well as the country. We don't want to discourage reaching across the aisle on some issues. I would expect that Democrats vote with the party on most of the issues. We can't have someone who votes wtih the Repubs 50% of the time.

[Deja Q]

15. Don't be so sure.

Otherwise there wouldn't be an "ignore" function on DU. :D

[Deja Q]

14. Depends on the issue.

:evilgrin:

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

16. It would be nice, and amazing, if they voted what was best for the country.

But, politicians of any persuasion have little record of doing so.

[Doctor Cynic]

18. Hmm...where have I heard that before?

[ColbertWatcher]

21. ...

... it's still being worked on, but this page is what the GOP believe the US will become.

[TahitiNut]

20. This is why I thought the phrase "filibuster-proof majority" was such a joke.

Sixty? Try 70 ... and then hope a lot.

:rofl:

[ColbertWatcher]

23. LOL! I was thinking the same thing. n/t

[leftofthedial]

22. if Democrats were still guided by fundamental principle as they once were,

instead of by Clintonian-DLC political game-playing, they'd at least work together to ensure that the important stuff passes.

[Alcibiades]

24. We should support the President's agenda

Democrats have a demonstrated ability to fail to back their presidents--ask Clinton or Carter about that. We have an incredible opportunity, and I'd hate to see it squandered simply to create the illusion of bipartisanship, particularly given the total lack of accommodation given the minority when the Republicans were in power.

You ask a silly question. We know not all Democrats will vote the same way on every vote--even the Republicans don't do that. The real question is whether the party will come together in Congress on the votes that really matter, in the face of tough minority opposition--I hope that they do.

[FLAprogressive]

25. not on every vote...but when it comes to ENDA, economic stimulus, health care, etc. yes I expect

Democrats to vote in lockstep.

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[dkofos]

27. As Representatives they should vote the way the people want.

[asdjrocky]

28. Cali had pie on her poll...

Just saying....