This reveals their actual strategy (Reply #67)

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Mon Sep 30, 2013, 07:10 PM

a2liberal (1,524 posts)

67. This reveals their actual strategy

If you read between the lines, they're not saying that they will somehow force introduction of a clean resolution, just that if it doesn't happen they won't allow a revote on the Obamacare-delaying version since it already stands and would just be symbolic (like all their earlier repeal votes) and would put the blame clearly on them. They'd rather not have their vote be the last on the record (for publicity reasons) in the event of a shutdown.

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95 replies	Author	Time	Post
Breaking - REVOLT: Moderate House Republicans working to line up votes on their own plan [View all]	Tx4obama	Sep 2013	OP
please let it be so. You guys need to cave so hard, it's felt in China	Pretzel_Warrior	Sep 2013	#1
Don't hold back, tell us how you feel! LOL! Agreed, all.	freshwest	Sep 2013	#11
+1	Wait Wut	Sep 2013	#26
That's how I roll..... :)	Pretzel_Warrior	Sep 2013	#37
+2~	sheshe2	Sep 2013	#64
I'm in China. It will be felt here. Chinese media is dreading this.	Nanjing to Seoul	Sep 2013	#78
I think the whole world is. The Nikkei was down over 300 last night	Warpy	Sep 2013	#79
What aspect concerns them most? TIA.	freshwest	Sep 2013	#81
How this will affect exchange rates and how it will affect current business deals.	Nanjing to Seoul	Sep 2013	#83
But but but what about Speaker Boehner?	Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin	Sep 2013	#2
If he has any sense left, he should be encouraging them.	GreatCaesarsGhost	Sep 2013	#12
Here ya go! Keep that economy running!	freshwest	Sep 2013	#17
that is an awesome animated GIF	Pretzel_Warrior	Sep 2013	#20
He's probably down the street at a bar	Myrina	Sep 2013	#21
Bingo	Liberalynn	Sep 2013	#45
He's a big fan...	Sophiegirl	Sep 2013	#74
He used to go to Bullfeathers when I was an undergrad back in 98-02.	Chan790	Oct 2013	#93
If this guy was anything but repug, he'd be unfit for office.	WCLinolVir	Sep 2013	#60
That is awesome	MFrohike	Sep 2013	#86
Yes!!!!!	Cooley Hurd	Sep 2013	#3
I've got the beer	Cali_Democrat	Sep 2013	#9
nice	G_j	Sep 2013	#4
And they didn't think to do this last week because...? n/t	winter is coming	Sep 2013	#5
Apparently the moderates did not think this would go as far as it did, bolded part below...	Tx4obama	Sep 2013	#30
Wow. Talk about not understanding members of your own party. n/t	winter is coming	Sep 2013	#33
Put a spike in the tea party coffin right now	upaloopa	Sep 2013	#6
they better take back their party, else the brand wont be worth shit next election	NightWatcher	Sep 2013	#7
Their brand being worth shit is a GOOD thing for us. But the shutdown is a BAD thing.	Tx4obama	Sep 2013	#32
OT...to NightWatcher	Sophiegirl	Sep 2013	#75
the wild pitch to end the game was hilarious	NightWatcher	Sep 2013	#76
Yes it was! n/t	Sophiegirl	Oct 2013	#95
How many do they need. Are there any R's other than themselves who were already	Squinch	Sep 2013	#8
Dunno, but only 17 Republicans need to vote with the Dems for a majority. nt	SunSeeker	Sep 2013	#68
Seems like they only got 6 of the 17	Squinch	Sep 2013	#77
They need 18 Republicans and 200 Democrats to sign a discharge petition.	joshcryer	Oct 2013	#92
Because they know that if the crazies shut the government down, the GOP is fucking TOAST next Nov.	Warren DeMontague	Sep 2013	#10
But how can they bring it to the house floor if Boehner won't do it?	Cali_Democrat	Sep 2013	#13
Hastert Rule is called a being a Stepford.	Old Navy	Sep 2013	#19
True. Boehner has broken the rule at least 3 times:	Cali_Democrat	Sep 2013	#35
Fuck the 'Baggers. It's past time to dump them as they are past their expiration date.	Old Navy	Sep 2013	#14
I wish them well.	surrealAmerican	Sep 2013	#15
Hopefully	Robbins	Sep 2013	#24
A spark of sanity among the teapuglicans?	Ohio Joe	Sep 2013	#16
But can they also force a vote to actually pass the Senate CR?	Pretzel_Warrior	Sep 2013	#18
They should set up a discharge petition voting ONLY the clean CR, and deal with the mess later.	Old Navy	Sep 2013	#22
Split the party! Yesssss!!	Myrina	Sep 2013	#23
My personal opinion is that they need to leave the GOP and caucus with the Dems or they are wasting	factsarenotfair	Sep 2013	#25
A clean bill, ONLY. Any other CR is more gaming. Damned no-good rat bastids.	freshwest	Sep 2013	#27
Exactly no side deals just clean	Liberalynn	Sep 2013	#47
Good. Well except for the frame job that aligns fucks like King as "moderate"	TheKentuckian	Sep 2013	#28
This message was self-deleted by its author	woo me with science	Sep 2013	#55
My thought as well. WTF?	merrily	Oct 2013	#91
So the savior in this situation is.... Peter King?	johnd83	Sep 2013	#29
Discharge Petition	kaiserhog	Sep 2013	#31
So there are Republicans with an IQ >0	santamargarita	Sep 2013	#34
Uh Oh, Mr. Speaker!	bunnies	Sep 2013	#36
That is the article I have been hoping to see.	JDPriestly	Sep 2013	#38
would like to see this story	handmade34	Sep 2013	#39
It is the TOP headline on the front page of HuffPo at the moment	Tx4obama	Sep 2013	#41
Foaming At the Mouth Wingnuts VS Slightly Saner Right Wing Toadies.	colsohlibgal	Sep 2013	#40
And "Slightly" is exactly a good meaning when it comes to GOPers	Iliyah	Sep 2013	#54
Breaking: House to vote again (8PMish), moderates refusing to vote on anything but clean CR	NightWatcher	Sep 2013	#42
Peter King: 25 Republicans May Vote Against Taking Up Spending Bill With Obamacare Provision	Tx4obama	Sep 2013	#43
175 GOP lawmakers willing to vote for a continuing resolution without defunding/delaying Obamacare	Tx4obama	Sep 2013	#46
Good article. Let's hope he's right..	mountain grammy	Sep 2013	#66
This reveals their actual strategy	a2liberal	Sep 2013	#67
Isn't the definition of insanity...	Lobo27	Sep 2013	#44
Of course, that also goes with those who say "delay a yr, then they'll pass it."	uppityperson	Sep 2013	#50
Looks like Cruz's plan to boot King out of office is backing firing on him!	Tx4obama	Sep 2013	#48
Cruz is a nasty piece of s***	Iliyah	Sep 2013	#57
This sick fuck needs to go. He's a dictator in the making.	Pretzel_Warrior	Sep 2013	#61
The Dem caucus should only participate if it is a straight no strings	The Second Stone	Sep 2013	#49
The Dem caucus WILL ONLY participate if it is a straight no strings attached clean CR	Tx4obama	Sep 2013	#51
This debacle might just win us back the house!	MirrorAshes	Sep 2013	#52
This is great news except for the	AgingAmerican	Sep 2013	#53
This is one civil war I couldn't be happier to see take place.	Liberalynn	Sep 2013	#59
Just 30 Out Of 233 House Republicans Actually Want The Shutdown Fight	Tx4obama	Sep 2013	#56
they are screwing America even at this very moment. continuing to add amendments	Pretzel_Warrior	Sep 2013	#62
Just 175 of them and one asshole speaker who is probably boozing it up.	Iliyah	Sep 2013	#63
Breaking: Some Republicans decided it's time to cover their asses. n/t	ProSense	Sep 2013	#58
They didn't revolt, goper's mandate bill passed	Iliyah	Sep 2013	#65
You said it	Liberalynn	Sep 2013	#69
Let the knives come out.	roamer65	Sep 2013	#70
In what alternate universe is Peter King a "Moderate Republican"?	MNBrewer	Sep 2013	#71
Maybe they are comparing him to Steve King. n/t	Gore1FL	Sep 2013	#73
K&R	DeSwiss	Sep 2013	#72
A wise man.	toby jo	Sep 2013	#84
Only if they bring it to the floor will it mean anything. What is a moderate republican?	lostincalifornia	Sep 2013	#80
Wait. . .when did Peter King become a moderate? WTF is this????	Nanjing to Seoul	Sep 2013	#82
Kick for sanity.	sarcasmo	Sep 2013	#85
"feverishly making calls" Yes, the republicans are riding to the rescue of America!	NBachers	Sep 2013	#87
It's not to late to change parties/go Independent and	kiranon	Sep 2013	#88
Somebody call the waaaahmbulance	blkmusclmachine	Sep 2013	#89
Moderate threat fizzles	totodeinhere	Sep 2013	#90
Moderate House Republicans…	regnaD kciN	Oct 2013	#94

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