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Current Events => Politics => Topic started by: littlelamb on January 13, 2010, 04:51:36 PM
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House members returned from their recess over the holidays today, and health care legislation was the number issue on the agenda. The Senate race in Massachusetts, though, could change the dynamics of the debate, should GOP State Senator Scott Brown prevail next week. The Democrats risk losing their 60-seat filibuster proof majority with a Brown win.
However, while the special election for the Massachusetts Senate seat previously held by Ted Kennedy has yet to be decided, the Brown campaign has already charged that Massachusetts Democrats will find a way to keep Mr. Brown from being certified, should he win, before the final vote on health care legislation happens in the Senate. Fox News spoke to Mr. Brown about his concern on this issue.:
"When I heard ... the machine, not only locally but nationally, is trying to manipulate the process and make sure that if I'm elected, a duly elected senator, I can't be seated in an effort to vote on this important piece of national legislation, it made me almost sick to my stomach," Brown said.
"Everything I've heard right now I don't like very much," said Massachusetts Senate Minority Leader Richard Tisei, noting the secretary is signaling he will "drag his feet"
"That is the stupidest thing I've been asked in a long time. That is insane, the suggestion could only come from a demented right wing source," erupted Representative Barney Frank (D - MA), when asked by The Washington Times about what he thought of assertions that Massachusetts Democrats would stall the certification process should Mr. Brown win. "There isn't the slightest possibility of it happening---a way of doing it. That is conspiracy theory at its most contemptible."
http://washingtontimes.com/weblogs/w...-mass-dems-wo/
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Well, I'm certain then that Frank will be right there demanding that Brown be seated, provided he wins - right ?
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House members returned from their recess over the holidays today, and health care legislation was the number issue on the agenda. The Senate race in Massachusetts, though, could change the dynamics of the debate, should GOP State Senator Scott Brown prevail next week. The Democrats risk losing their 60-seat filibuster proof majority with a Brown win.
However, while the special election for the Massachusetts Senate seat previously held by Ted Kennedy has yet to be decided, the Brown campaign has already charged that Massachusetts Democrats will find a way to keep Mr. Brown from being certified, should he win, before the final vote on health care legislation happens in the Senate. Fox News spoke to Mr. Brown about his concern on this issue.:
"When I heard ... the machine, not only locally but nationally, is trying to manipulate the process and make sure that if I'm elected, a duly elected senator, I can't be seated in an effort to vote on this important piece of national legislation, it made me almost sick to my stomach," Brown said.
"Everything I've heard right now I don't like very much," said Massachusetts Senate Minority Leader Richard Tisei, noting the secretary is signaling he will "drag his feet"
"That is the stupidest thing I've been asked in a long time. That is insane, the suggestion could only come from a demented right wing source," erupted Representative Barney Frank (D - MA), when asked by The Washington Times about what he thought of assertions that Massachusetts Democrats would stall the certification process should Mr. Brown win. "There isn't the slightest possibility of it happening---a way of doing it. That is conspiracy theory at its most contemptible."
http://washingtontimes.com/weblogs/w...-mass-dems-wo/
Hi,
Sounds to me as if he is totally in favor of the idea and probably thought of it. The idea is the same, attack the messenger.
regards,
5412
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Attack the attackers.
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Well, I'm certain then that Frank will be right there demanding that Brown be seated, provided he wins - right ?
I'm sure "Uncle Bwaney" will be happy to let Scott sit on his lap if the Dim'Rats refuse to seat him in the senate... :puke:
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First off, if its close they will steal it.
they will discover ballot boxes in trunks of cars and whatever else to steal it.
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I'm enjoying the irony as the First election of 2010, in Massachusetts, hangs in the balance because of "Tea-partiers." The last time "Tea-partiers" caused such a Ruckus in Boston, a revolution ensued.
Imagine the ruckus if Brown actually pulls this off!
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I'm enjoying the irony as the First election of 2010, in Massachusetts, hangs in the balance because of "Tea-partiers." The last time "Tea-partiers" caused such a Ruckus in Boston, a revolution ensued.
Imagine the ruckus if Brown actually pulls this off!
The new NJ Gov has appointed the NEA's biggest foe as Sec of Education or something. A Voucher and Home School advocate!!