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CherokeeFiddle

(297 posts) Mon Sep 18, 2017, 01:18 PM Sep 2017

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Democrats And Bernie Sanders just made a big move to kill ACA repeal [View all]

Let's put the narrative to rest that Bernie isn't helping to defend the ACA shall we?
Because this just happened.

Democrats And Bernie Sanders Just Made A Big Move To Stop The GOP’s Bid To Repeal Obamacare

As Republicans are trying to rush through their final effort to repeal Obamacare, Democratic Congressional leaders along with Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) have asked for a full CBO score of the bill.

In a letter provided to PoliticusUSA, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY), and Sanders wrote to the Director of the CBO:

Before votes are taken on Graham-Cassidy, the public needs a full understanding of the impact this legislation would have on hard-working families. The legislation creates three different time periods of concern: immediately following enactment in 2018 and 2019, in the period from 2020 to 2026, and after 2027 when funding is dramatically reduced.

MORE http://www.politicususa.com/2017/09/18/democrats-bernie-sanders-big-move-stop-gops-bid-repeal-obamacare.html

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Democrats And Bernie Sanders just made a big move to kill ACA repeal [View all] CherokeeFiddle Sep 2017 OP

Yes, THANKS. elleng Sep 2017 #1

:) Anytime CherokeeFiddle Sep 2017 #4

but he's not a Democrat! ProfessorPlum Sep 2017 #2

lol CherokeeFiddle Sep 2017 #3

Right, eh? They'll probably hate it since Sanders name is on it. AllyCat Sep 2017 #12

Exactly! Duppers Sep 2017 #29

It's Bernie *fans*, not supporters klook Sep 2017 #61

I was **quoting** poster down thread. Duppers Sep 2017 #63

Enough divisive crap. we can do it Sep 2017 #24

Indeed! ProfessorPlum Sep 2017 #42

way to pay attention ProfessorPlum Sep 2017 #52

It's Schumer's and Pelosi's doing, they're the Democratic House and Senate leaders.... George II Sep 2017 #34

Being one of the leaders of the Democratic party is SOP for Bernie...per Kirsten Gillibrand. virtualobserver Sep 2017 #55

That's not exactly what she said. Unfortunately there are at least two incorrect... George II Sep 2017 #56

She was asked "who is the leader of the Democratic Party" virtualobserver Sep 2017 #58

Wait, WHAT??? beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #35

LOL ProfessorPlum Sep 2017 #41

You've got the right attitude. beam me up scottie Sep 2017 #45

I decided to stop taking part in any of these type threads.. useless.. pangaia Sep 2017 #80

Why doesn't he just join the damn party. pangaia Sep 2017 #44

I know, right? ProfessorPlum Sep 2017 #53

+1 n/t area51 Sep 2017 #83

Hey, that tactic works for Repuglicans mdbl Sep 2017 #84

LOL! Turn CO Blue Sep 2017 #60

haha, yes, tell 'em! It's time to give Bernie a freakin' break around here. InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2017 #78

Is this Bernie just doing one of those distractions before he kills the ACA? Autumn Sep 2017 #5

I find it fascinating that so many CherokeeFiddle Sep 2017 #6

It's an interesting phenomenon to see, that's for sure. Autumn Sep 2017 #8

It was always a silly narrative mythology Sep 2017 #7

and I still wonder azureblue Sep 2017 #17

CBO scores are always needed. They helped kill the previous repeal bills JI7 Sep 2017 #9

#WealthyCare - huge tax breaks disguised as healthcare once again. L. Coyote Sep 2017 #10

Who is Roskam Hood NewJeffCT Sep 2017 #15

You can click on a Twitter name and see who it is. They are active links. L. Coyote Sep 2017 #21

We were warned to "stay vigilant" since the GOP would likely BigmanPigman Sep 2017 #11

Good! ananda Sep 2017 #13

But, but, but ... left-of-center2012 Sep 2017 #14

HA! SammyWinstonJack Sep 2017 #38

Good. yardwork Sep 2017 #16

Post removed Post removed Sep 2017 #18

Would you be happier if it just said "Democrats" TCJ70 Sep 2017 #19

Good. Maybe not certain people here can back off... TCJ70 Sep 2017 #20

He IS the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee. How could he not sign pnwmom Sep 2017 #22

So....if he only could have NOT signed it he would have not, is that your implication? LiberalLovinLug Sep 2017 #27

No, I'm not. I'm saying that they ALL deserve individual credit or none of them do. pnwmom Sep 2017 #31

You really think there was some conspiratorial plot in that? LiberalLovinLug Sep 2017 #36

Where did I say it was a conspiratorial plot? Why are you putting words in my mouth? pnwmom Sep 2017 #39

Well LiberalLovinLug Sep 2017 #57

That isn't common knowledge. The title of that article falsely represents the results of the poll. pnwmom Sep 2017 #59

Not. The. Point. LiberalLovinLug Sep 2017 #65

That's laughable, because the Republicans don't dislike Bernie. R B Garr Sep 2017 #66

You are confusing using Bernie as a pawn to get at Hillary, to actually liking and supporting him LiberalLovinLug Sep 2017 #68

According to all the current news and the actual FBI investigation, they targeted R B Garr Sep 2017 #69

You have a funny definition of "like" LiberalLovinLug Sep 2017 #70

Not really. R B Garr Sep 2017 #71

And Bernie even called the ACA by name!!!!!11! (Gasp!) nt riderinthestorm Sep 2017 #23

Imagine that! CherokeeFiddle Sep 2017 #48

Boy bernie supporters see his name and act like nobody else is on that letter. lancelyons Sep 2017 #25

Your last line is correct LiberalLovinLug Sep 2017 #32

I think you have it wrong... its seems to be more about saying Bernie is the savior.. lancelyons Sep 2017 #43

Bingo. nt SunSeeker Sep 2017 #46

" Bernie supporters seems to be more about saying Bernie is the savior.. " pangaia Sep 2017 #47

Double Bingo! LiberalLovinLug Sep 2017 #51

Please, it's Bernie's *fans* - not "supporters" klook Sep 2017 #72

Actually, I think he has followers. n/t murielm99 Sep 2017 #81

Does the CBO have to provide this analysis asked for by the Minority Party? McConnell had previousl riversedge Sep 2017 #26

They have to score it period, with or without a request from the minority party. Hoyt Sep 2017 #30

This is nice, but the Bill has to be scored by CBO. It's not an option and would be scored without Hoyt Sep 2017 #28

This Promee Sep 2017 #33

Good, but from what I have read, the republicans behind this have already stated it doesn't matter still_one Sep 2017 #37

That was my thinking,WHY the hell would any Republican care about a CBO score? Bengus81 Sep 2017 #49

Its more about getting others to pressure them to not support it JI7 Sep 2017 #50

And he did it zentrum Sep 2017 #40

God, I hope the vote doesn't happen prior to CBO score. lark Sep 2017 #54

Did it ever occur to you that the single payer bill is also a repeal bill of sorts...and undermines Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #62

lol single payer isn't a repeal of the ACA CherokeeFiddle Sep 2017 #67

Asking for a CBO score doesn't seem like a big move to me. It's the normal thing to do? Honeycombe8 Sep 2017 #64

We also won't get it in time most likely. Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #86

The Dems are not going to get the healthcare bill they want, whatever it is. Honeycombe8 Sep 2017 #88

It's like a football game in extra minutes flamingdem Sep 2017 #73

Sorry, this is standard operating procedure, not a Bernie moment leftofcool Sep 2017 #74

But he played a part ChubbyStar Sep 2017 #79

Hey that's great. I knew Pelosi would pull it out. ucrdem Sep 2017 #75

K&R... spanone Sep 2017 #76

Thank you all... now can we give Bernie a break? Please! InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2017 #77

The title of this post alone is the most awesome thing EVAR! underthematrix Sep 2017 #82

Factoid. PdxSean Sep 2017 #85

WTG Democrats And Bernie Sanders! workinclasszero Sep 2017 #87