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LAS14

(15,522 posts) Fri Sep 22, 2017, 02:52 PM Sep 2017

If GOP can't lose 3 senators, why is Murkowski still being.... [View all]

... courted? With McCain, Paul and Collins all no's?

And last time around, which of these 4 voted 'no,' so that McCain saved the day?

I must be counting something wrong. Please help.

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If GOP can't lose 3 senators, why is Murkowski still being.... [View all] LAS14 Sep 2017 OP

Collins, Murkowski and McCain voted no leaving only 49 yes votes. Eugene Sep 2017 #1

Collins is not a definite no at this time. n/t demmiblue Sep 2017 #2

They are going to keep working this all weekend underpants Sep 2017 #3

Last I heard, Collins was "leaning" toward "no." She's not yet a definite. kysrsoze Sep 2017 #4

Buffer Me. Sep 2017 #5

McCain has said he is a provisional no gratuitous Sep 2017 #6

Collins can probably be "convinced" to vote Yea if needed. SaschaHM Sep 2017 #7

If rumors are correct that she wants to run for Governor, I would bet that a no is better than a yes karynnj Sep 2017 #8

Nothing is final...until Oct 1st, a week away. BigmanPigman Sep 2017 #9