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'The Senate will now begin debating, amending and ultimately voting (Original Post) elleng Jul 2017 OP
Tragic! Equinox Moon Jul 2017 #1
Yes, STILL, elleng Jul 2017 #2
The emperor's new healthcare plan C_U_L8R Jul 2017 #3
In fact they voted to open up debate on something no one knows what is in it still_one Jul 2017 #4
I would guess they are going to cut it up piece by piece instead of a sweeping bill. Equinox Moon Jul 2017 #5
All so two fucking piece of shit billionaires can get a tax break. Initech Jul 2017 #6

elleng

(130,973 posts)
2. Yes, STILL,
Tue Jul 25, 2017, 03:43 PM
Jul 2017

but this temporary outcome should have been expected.

As repugs refuse to proceed rationally, they are and will be holding the bag for a long time, with no Dem participation.

still_one

(92,219 posts)
4. In fact they voted to open up debate on something no one knows what is in it
Tue Jul 25, 2017, 04:00 PM
Jul 2017

There is no doubt in my mind they will push something through, and everyone of those republicans who voted to bring it up for debate will end up voting for it with pence breaking the tie

I believe that anyone who thinks otherwise is deluding themselves.

While we may be disappointed here on DU with what is happening, none of this should be a surprise


Equinox Moon

(6,344 posts)
5. I would guess they are going to cut it up piece by piece instead of a sweeping bill.
Tue Jul 25, 2017, 11:14 PM
Jul 2017

RepubliCons are horrible and very aggressive, they will stop at nothing to manipulate their way. Look at what they do with abortion rights. They keep cutting it up and restricting from every angle.

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