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YarnAddict

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4. Just a little correction

Reply to napi21 (Original post)

Fri Aug 1, 2014, 12:51 PM

Aug 2014

You refer to "Republican" amendments, but the bill was not amended to entice Republicans to vote for it; that wasn't going to happen EVER, and everyone knew it. The amendments were to make the ACA palatable for the conserva-Dems, like Landrieu and Stupak, whose votes were needed to pass the bill. Can't remember what Landrieu wanted, but Stupak wanted some abortion exceptions, and was willing to vote with the Republicans if he didn't get what he wanted. Many of the conserva-Dems voted to pass the bill, and then either lost re-election or decided to retire rather than face their constituents.

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My ltte was published today! I'm TRYNG to tell the Pubs here that they're wrong about the ACA [View all] napi21 Aug 2014 OP

kick and recommend samsingh Aug 2014 #1

Very good letter. But, you are right-- That area has way too many ignorant Republicans to expect Hoyt Aug 2014 #2

Good letter. And so polite! immoderate Aug 2014 #3

Just a little correction YarnAddict Aug 2014 #4

You may be right, but I think some of the ammendments that were adopted napi21 Aug 2014 #5