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LiberalAndProud

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6. Too close for comfort.

Reply to ProSense (Original post)

Thu Mar 1, 2012, 01:06 PM

Mar 2012

Why am I not surprised that Ben Nelson was one of the three Depublicans. It's as well he is retiring, because I couldn't cast another vote for him in good conscience.

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Senate Votes 51-48 To Kill Blunt Amendment (updated 2x) [View all] ProSense Mar 2012 OP

Way too close for comfort? Mass Mar 2012 #1

I know they needed 50 to table it, but would they have needed 60 to add it? karynnj Mar 2012 #11

It's close ProSense Mar 2012 #12

I can see why Snowe is retiring marlakay Mar 2012 #2

All but her... Mass Mar 2012 #4

She can finally vote like she wants to now. Nt marlakay Mar 2012 #5

I think Collins and also Manchin voted for it as cover... joeybee12 Mar 2012 #3

Too close for comfort. LiberalAndProud Mar 2012 #6

Granted, I thankful to Casey for defeating Santorum sadbear Mar 2012 #7

Dear Senators Nelson, Manchin and Casey gratuitous Mar 2012 #8

Getting rid of "moderate" Susan Collins should be our next priority. Dawson Leery Mar 2012 #9

Casey Robbins Mar 2012 #10

Exactly ProSense Mar 2012 #13