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Shrek

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22. National Review says no

Mon Jun 26, 2017, 07:26 PM

Jun 2017

http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/448972/theres-no-such-thing-just-short-gop-health-care-bill

"This feels like one of those dynamics where if there are three hard Republican “no’s” on the bill (which is quite plausible), another dozen or so senators will oppose it, too. So, it’s either 50 votes for it, or 35."

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********BREAKING******* SUSAN COLLINS IS A NO [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 OP

Yeah Gothmog Jun 2017 #1

It would be poetic justice if three GOP female GOPers would say no. And then insist that they be nikibatts Jun 2017 #48

That WOULD be poetic justice. That's what the all-white, all-male, all-rich, all-older "team" gets Honeycombe8 Jun 2017 #73

You said it! haha! InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2017 #79

Further said She wants to Improve ACA Instead of Passing the Senate Bill Stallion Jun 2017 #2

I'd like to see a Dem reach out to her and MontanaMama Jun 2017 #16

Woops. Edited. I read ACA and thought "AHCA (Ryan House bill"). You are right! Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2017 #32

I respectfully disagree, the ACA needs to be fixed and improved hueymahl Jun 2017 #36

Yes, anything can be improved. I'm sorry I wasn't reading straight. Got my acronyms mixed. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2017 #44

The ACA can MontanaMama Jun 2017 #38

Yeah, sorry, my bad. I was thinking of Ryan's House AHCA. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2017 #42

All good. MontanaMama Jun 2017 #45

You do know the ACA is Obamacare, right? cwydro Jun 2017 #40

Apparently I don't! Oops. Read ACA, thought AHCA. Sorry! . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2017 #41

Yes, now is the time for Democrats to reach out to her. You are absolutely correct. Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2017 #46

I'm sure DownriverDem Jun 2017 #71

ACA is Obama care Old Terp Jun 2017 #34

whew! mnmoderatedem Jun 2017 #3

For the moment. JNelson6563 Jun 2017 #4

Yes, why didn't she try to work with the Dems in 2009 when the ACA was being crafted??? Rollo Jun 2017 #31

With you there... MontanaMama Jun 2017 #39

As I recall, she allowed a considerable time of speculation that she might break ranks... Rollo Jun 2017 #62

I heard up to 12 were leanign that way or that way Matthew28 Jun 2017 #5

Names I've seen in several places rpannier Jun 2017 #58

About time Republican WOMEN HockeyMom Jun 2017 #6

it still shocks me barbtries Jun 2017 #75

That's all the room in the lifeboats gratuitous Jun 2017 #7

It breaks my heart that I have to be so pleased Maeve Jun 2017 #8

thank goodness.... chillfactor Jun 2017 #9

Will McConnell still bring this bill to the floor if he knows there aren't the votes for it? Tarheel_Dem Jun 2017 #10

Who knows? nt geek tragedy Jun 2017 #12

Nope grantcart Jun 2017 #15

National Review says no Shrek Jun 2017 #22

That's what I noted below. There probably is a bunch of secret no votes who may come out... George II Jun 2017 #29

Fucking cowards..... pangaia Jun 2017 #56

That sounds about right. Could prove embarrassing if it comes up for a vote and fails. n/t Tarheel_Dem Jun 2017 #30

I hope he does, but it'll be good either way - total failure of "trumpcare". George II Jun 2017 #27

not likely defacto7 Jun 2017 #28

nope still_one Jun 2017 #63

Lee, Paul and Heller also no. nt geek tragedy Jun 2017 #11

Are Paul and Lee firm? wryter2000 Jun 2017 #19

drafting was taken over by McConnell's staff nt geek tragedy Jun 2017 #26

So he even screwed over his committee wryter2000 Jun 2017 #35

Stay firm, Susan! mcar Jun 2017 #13

she'll be getting a call from trump's personal body guard. spanone Jun 2017 #14

Fucking goon. MontanaMama Jun 2017 #17

Well, I certainly never believed that the hack was the work of overgrown frat brats rocktivity Jun 2017 #18

Key Words......."CBO analysis shows Senate bill won't do it" Stuart G Jun 2017 #20

Sure, for now. Still In Wisconsin Jun 2017 #21

I'm with her Libertarian_4_life Jun 2017 #23

... LudwigPastorius Jun 2017 #24

Good for her! Maybe this will get those on the fence to vote no and soundly defeat this bill. George II Jun 2017 #25

Putin's response .... flying-skeleton Jun 2017 #33

I hope this doesn't mean they already have 50 votes lined up ... dawg Jun 2017 #37

I remember how this maverick and all the other Repugnant mavericks voted yes for Gorsuch so cstanleytech Jun 2017 #43

I saw her on CNN a few hours ago. BigmanPigman Jun 2017 #47

c'mon Murkowski!! SHRED Jun 2017 #49

I'd be shocked if she voted for it. SusanaMontana41 Jun 2017 #67

See me after the vote. kacekwl Jun 2017 #50

Yes!! nt, but an R LAS14 Jun 2017 #51

They'll likely lose Murkowski now rpannier Jun 2017 #52

At last. NastyRiffraff Jun 2017 #53

I have no faith in her integrity. guillaumeb Jun 2017 #54

This is great news FakeNoose Jun 2017 #55

She says . . . hatrack Jun 2017 #57

She will be running for governor up here in Maine soon... magicarpet Jun 2017 #59

So what's the status? Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2017 #60

For now. broadcaster90210 Jun 2017 #61

beat me to it bluecollar2 Jun 2017 #64

They will never nominate anyone like Susan Collins again Awsi Dooger Jun 2017 #65

What would you give the odds on the bill now? DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #70

Doubting Thomas here RestoreAmerica2020 Jun 2017 #66

Here we go again. retread Jun 2017 #68

Either the 2 moderates or the 2 RW-ers will be made to come around oberliner Jun 2017 #69

Yay! nt Honeycombe8 Jun 2017 #72

I responded to her tweet annoucing her position. Fla Dem Jun 2017 #74

This could be the last straw for this bill Gothmog Jun 2017 #76

Just curious, am I missing something? Kleveland Jun 2017 #77

Do Republicans listen when a woman says No? underpants Jun 2017 #78

This actually worries me. Collins votes against the GOP when she knows they have the votes AllyCat Jun 2017 #80