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kentuck

(111,094 posts) Tue Apr 23, 2013, 01:39 PM Apr 2013

A list of Baucus' "achievements"

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From the headline on huffingtonpost.com

Can anyone convince me that a Republican would have been worse??

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A list of Baucus' "achievements" (Original Post) kentuck Apr 2013 OP

Will anyone be surprised if Baucus stays in DC as a lobbyist or takes a sinecure with byeya Apr 2013 #1

Because of his powerful positions within the Party... kentuck Apr 2013 #2

A Repug would have been more up front with the same reactionary stance Baucus byeya Apr 2013 #3

byeya

(2,842 posts)

1. Will anyone be surprised if Baucus stays in DC as a lobbyist or takes a sinecure with

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Tue Apr 23, 2013, 01:45 PM

Apr 2013

one of his long time donors?

kentuck

(111,094 posts)

2. Because of his powerful positions within the Party...

Reply to byeya (Reply #1)

Tue Apr 23, 2013, 01:52 PM

Apr 2013

I would say that a Republican with less authority would have been preferable.

byeya

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3. A Repug would have been more up front with the same reactionary stance Baucus

Reply to kentuck (Reply #2)

Tue Apr 23, 2013, 02:00 PM

Apr 2013

has maintained throughout his career...his Career of Shame; and, we wouldn't have to hear, "Well Max Baucus is a Democrat and he says..."
Also, agree with you about the R. having less control over vital legislation.

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