FWIW it appears Collins and Romney were the pukes that voted with the Dems

[rurallib]

Probably a "catch and release" deal. Once Moscow Mitch had the votes he let them vote how they wanted.

I have been wondering.

[mikeysnot]

1. saving face knowing it was going to fail

by one vote.

[crickets]

12. I think the one vote difference was intentional. Salt in the wound. nt

[mikeysnot]

13. it's all for the appearance of democracy.

[gay texan]

2. Red herring n/t

[Sucha NastyWoman]

3. I think Romney really meant it.

Collins, however, voted that way for political expediency.

[Raster]

7. #ConcernedCollins was the most unpopular Senator...

...although after today's vote, I would think she might have company.

[Volaris]

9. Ehh...Romney wants another shot at the presidency, and is smart enough to know he..

CANNOT get there without the 10 percent in the middle. This was prep for his next run at the WH.

[rurallib]

10. I think you are on the money

[Volaris]

11. Ya he didnt do this to keep his senate seat, hes in Utah for God's sake...

Its not like hes gonna pull a legit statewide dem challenger lol...this was about FL, Pennsylvania, VA, OH...

[NewJeffCT]

14. Romney was also just elected

so doesn't have to worry about a primary challenger until 2023/24

[Ilsa]

4. Only 2 out of 53 Rs have any honor or love of our country. nt

[Afromania]

6. Nah, none of them do. Collins knew they way the wind blew and voted to save her seat.

Romney likes to play dress up(as a moderate republican) sometimes the way McCain did.

[Harker]

5. Oh, those crazy 'rogues'...

or does that catapult them straight to 'mavericks'?

[a kennedy]

8. Oh fawk em.....

They’re ALL GUILTY.