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lapfog_1

(29,243 posts)
3. McCain knows or suspects that he only has months maybe 1 year
Fri Sep 22, 2017, 04:00 PM
Sep 2017

left on this planet... and before then he will have to resign the Senate.

He no longer cares about solidarity with the GOP. He no longer cares about appeasing the Trump/Teaparty base.

Maverick rides one last time.

Ligyron

(7,645 posts)
16. Yup.
Fri Sep 22, 2017, 06:07 PM
Sep 2017

The approach of the grim reaper has finally given him the freedom to become the maverick he always wanted to be?

Or maybe he's trying to apologize for Palin in a more profound way?

Whatever, I raise my glass to him today.

n2doc

(47,953 posts)
5. McCain is doing his fellow repukes a solid
Fri Sep 22, 2017, 04:07 PM
Sep 2017

Because now they can go to their base and say 'I tried to get rid of that evil Obamacare', while not having to face the wrath of voters had they actually succeeded in passing this pile o crap.

Miles Archer

(18,837 posts)
10. Literally NO political blowback from sticking it up Trump's orange rear.
Fri Sep 22, 2017, 04:18 PM
Sep 2017

What's he going to do? Insult McCain? Be angry? Tweet "SAD?"

Been there, seen that, done that.

And now, at a time when McCain is speaking publicly about his battle with cancer, cheap shots are NOT going to play well outside of that little "base."

Miles Archer

(18,837 posts)
19. We'll probably hear about it tonight at the "Alabama Rally"
Fri Sep 22, 2017, 06:11 PM
Sep 2017

I don't see how he'll be able to restrain himself.

BannonsLiver

(16,547 posts)
17. Yeah that crowd doesn't do nuance at all so that will be threading a needle.
Fri Sep 22, 2017, 06:08 PM
Sep 2017

Some might buy it but a tough sell with most mouth breathers. All their brains can process is evil O'Bummer's Muslim sharia law healthcare is still law. Even something as basic as what you are suggesting is beyond their comprehension.

BigmanPigman

(51,658 posts)
9. I am staying vigilant and continuing to call, call, call!
Fri Sep 22, 2017, 04:15 PM
Sep 2017

I have too much at risk (my life is all) and know to NEVER trust the GOP. Their super rich donors are putting a ton of pressure on them since they paid out big bucks to get a tax cut. The language of $ is tho only language they speak. This never has had to do with people at all. Do not be fooled. I won't be able to breath a sigh of relief until Oct 1st and the calendar expires. (202)224-3131...please keep calling!

hibbing

(10,113 posts)
14. Who hopes 30 million lose insurance?
Fri Sep 22, 2017, 05:58 PM
Sep 2017

There is seriously something wrong with these aholes. I won't rest until we have a majority in one house, because these evil fucks will not stop.


Peace

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