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jeff47

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12. Nah, it was an easy vote because it cut Medicare to fund TAA.

Reply to TwilightGardener (Reply #1)

Fri Jun 12, 2015, 03:02 PM

Jun 2015

If they voted for it, the TV ad next year with an ominous voice-over: "Representative _____ voted to take money away from sick and dying seniors, and give the money to lazy moochers"

The "plan" was to pass another bill that restores the Medicare cuts. But that doesn't stop the TV ad, and the explanation for why the ad is technically true but false overall can't fit in a TV ad.

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Must be a hard vote to have to make, but I respect those who follow their conscience. TwilightGardener Jun 2015 #1

Nah, it was an easy vote because it cut Medicare to fund TAA. jeff47 Jun 2015 #12

Oh thanks Nancy! Now, was that so hard? TheNutcracker Jun 2015 #2

Actually, its embarrassing for Democrats JaneyVee Jun 2015 #3

K & R Omaha Steve Jun 2015 #4

They rejected a displaced workers' program? treestar Jun 2015 #5

When it cuts Medicare to do it, yes. (nt) jeff47 Jun 2015 #13

Glad to hear it. The administration SHOULD be embarrassed. closeupready Jun 2015 #6

ditto 840high Jun 2015 #10

wrong Robbins Jun 2015 #7

no. please see my op explaining. cali Jun 2015 #8

Nope. No TAA means it has to go back to the Senate. jeff47 Jun 2015 #14

Wondering how Hilliary would have voted bahrbearian Jun 2015 #9

She would like to tell you, but... Red Oak Jun 2015 #17

Keep your eyes on this kacekwl Jun 2015 #11

I really wish we could change the headline from Obama handed asiliveandbreathe Jun 2015 #15

..! KoKo Jun 2015 #20

Pelosi speaks with a forked tongue. salib Jun 2015 #16

She's holding out for highway funding and probably some other goodies too. pa28 Jun 2015 #18

Good point salib Jun 2015 #19