McConnell lacks support to block Wall Street reform bill

Source: The Hill


McConnell lacks support to block Wall Street reform bill
By Alexander Bolton - 04/15/10 02:44 PM ET

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) does not have enough solid commitments from GOP lawmakers to block consideration of a Democratic Wall Street reform bill.

McConnell has circulated a letter within the GOP conference that would have Republicans pledge to block a motion to proceed to a financial regulatory reform bill unless Democrats agree to reopen it for bipartisan negotiations.

But McConnell has fallen short of the 41 signatures he needs to send Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) a clear signal.

So far, Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), a crucial swing vote, has declined to sign the letter, according to a Republican source.


Read more: http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/banking-financial-institutions/92513-mcconnell-short-commitments-to-block-democrats-wall-street-bill

:rofl:

Please continue.

Frightening
:scared:

"I filibustered so the Democrats couldn't regulate the banks." That's a big seller.

:sarcasm: in case anyone doubted.

First time I ever heard him speak in person was at some rally in high school. He'd come to speak about something. Mealy-mouthed little cretin.

Please click here.

Doesn't look like their money was well spent.

when Fascists lose.

:patriot:

recd

suck it mc connell.

The bribes must stop.The PACs should be run out of town.