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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forumswhile we're busy arguing about which republican is more heroic, let's not forget the 48 democrats
in the senate who held firm.
it's been said that keeping democrats in line is like herding cats, and republicans certainly have a long history of successfully turning just enough democrats to make a difference in a key vote.
so let's thank all our democratic senators for staying strong and not cutting any side deals!
Proud Liberal Dem
(24,470 posts)n/t
dalton99a
(81,730 posts)I do applaud the Republicans who voted for it, especially the two women senators who were under greater pressure than McCain was, but it is the Democrats who deserve the most credit for standing firm and calling upon the public to oppose this bill. It annoys me that even the Democratic senators are giving McCain so much credit. He grandstanded up until the last moment.
Trial_By_Fire
(624 posts)leftstreet
(36,119 posts)They've been in it for the long haul
spanone
(136,008 posts)The Genealogist
(4,723 posts)I called Sen. McCaskell's office this morning and passed on my deep appreciation for her staying strong through this asswipery.
Tiggeroshii
(11,088 posts)Kind of important right now. The positive reinforcement could be our last hope at maintaining what's left of our institutions. Not that I don't think it is stupid that we have to do it, it just seems so evident that we do. :/
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