Those 39 moderates can sure be proud can't they?

[CreekDog]

I mean they can tell their constituents without health insurance that it just wasn't good enough and possibly too soon.

Meanwhile, I haven't heard of any giving up their FEHB until something better comes along.

:eyes:

[BrklynLiberal]

1. and that was WITH the damn no abortion amendment!!!

[fugop]

2. Makes one wonder

If it was that blue dog crew or some progressives in protest of the Stupak crap perhaps? Or a mix?

[CreekDog]

3. i guess there could be some liberals in there

but they will be vastly outnumbered by "moderates".

"Moderate Democrat" means that they see a good idea and need it watered down or neutered before voting for it. :eyes:

[BrklynLiberal]

4. and even then..you cannot count on them..

[cleveramerican]

5. if it helps them have better chance at re-election

They get a pass from me
The bill passed and their votes were not needed

Kucinich was a no.

[KingFlorez]

6. The upside to it is that the Democrats aren't a lockstep party

The Republicans are a lockstep party and look what a mess they are.