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mn9driver

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66. Fuck them. We are going back to high risk pools

Wed Jan 18, 2017, 08:15 PM

Jan 2017

And shitty vouchers to buy overpriced policies that cover nothing. This belongs to the GOP. No democrat's name should be associated with it.

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Dem Senator On Republican O'Care Replacement: 'They Are In A Panic' [View all] DonViejo Jan 2017 OP

Fuck 'em. thucythucy Jan 2017 #1

yep... dhill926 Jan 2017 #21

No. It fucks us. metroins Jan 2017 #32

Not if the Rs don't have the votes to repeal Ruby the Liberal Jan 2017 #36

If it's not repealed, then F them metroins Jan 2017 #39

I know what you are saying...but Grins Jan 2017 #97

It fucks me too thucythucy Jan 2017 #99

Fuck ' em all BlueJac Jan 2017 #107

Let em hang .... pbmus Jan 2017 #2

AGREED!!!! AgadorSparticus Jan 2017 #67

They *will* blame Dems when "replace" doesn't happen. Beartracks Jan 2017 #105

MEDICARE FOR ALL. Problem solved still_one Jan 2017 #3

Hear, hear. tenorly Jan 2017 #5

that historic opportunity was snatched from Obama by Joe Lie-berman et al. groundloop Jan 2017 #9

Oh, that's right. Traitor Joe. tenorly Jan 2017 #19

There were a good number of them, the blue dogs. We didn't have the votes still_one Jan 2017 #31

6 if i recall, each one eager to fillibuster. Assholes... dionysus Jan 2017 #87

He had an opportunity to expand Medicare to all of us when? bettyellen Jan 2017 #10

The hell he did. 6 blue dogs were ready tonfillibhsyer a mere public option dionysus Jan 2017 #88

He really didn't have the votes. The blue dogs wouldn't go for it. Bayh, Nelson in Florida, still_one Jan 2017 #27

Thank you for the excellent recap. tenorly Jan 2017 #28

Blue Dogs AND PassingFair Jan 2017 #46

You forgot Mary Landrieu of LA... TheDebbieDee Jan 2017 #49

I knew I missed some. We needed every Democratic vote still_one Jan 2017 #58

THIS! Dave in VA Jan 2017 #52

+1,000!!! AgadorSparticus Jan 2017 #69

Funny how they're all just about gone now.... paleotn Jan 2017 #74

very good post bdamomma Jan 2017 #92

No, 6 blue dogs, including holy joe, made sure there would be no singlebpayer or dionysus Jan 2017 #86

This message was self-deleted by its author Pacifist Patriot Jan 2017 #8

They can't do what they want to do AND what Trump wants to do. Renew Deal Jan 2017 #15

I think that is what the Democrats in Congress should be pushing, and take the case to the people still_one Jan 2017 #29

Bizzarely, that would essentially be the solution Trump is promising. Girard442 Jan 2017 #33

DON'T GIVE THEM ANY COVER Maven Jan 2017 #4

They want a "lifeline"? Throw 'em an anchor. . . DinahMoeHum Jan 2017 #6

Absolutely get the red out Jan 2017 #12

Totally agree. nt avebury Jan 2017 #40

they had six years to get a plan .............. fuck them Angry Dragon Jan 2017 #7

HOLD FIRM Skittles Jan 2017 #11

You break it, you own it Phoenix61 Jan 2017 #13

Do not sit down with them. They will negotiate a terrible plan then blame the Democratic politicians UCmeNdc Jan 2017 #14

I would hope that would be pretty obvious to the Dems in Congress. nt avebury Jan 2017 #41

Their plan for remodeling the bathroom? Burn down the house. TheCowsCameHome Jan 2017 #16

Democrats must remain strong madaboutharry Jan 2017 #17

dissing the american people too bdamomma Jan 2017 #93

They have two objectives as I can see it Eliot Rosewater Jan 2017 #18

Sen. Schwartz should direct him to the President-Elect for assistance. archiemo Jan 2017 #20

Trumps heathcare plan will probably involve consulting his top advisor.......Siri. nt cstanleytech Jan 2017 #25

I'm sorry, I'm a pessimist hibbing Jan 2017 #22

Panic schmanic. DemoTex Jan 2017 #23

THAT's their health-care plan: "GOPeeDon'tCare"! lastlib Jan 2017 #83

He is exactly right about why they are suddenly willing to be bipartisan which is that cstanleytech Jan 2017 #24

Yes. This. Ruby the Liberal Jan 2017 #35

according to Alan Lichtman... tomp Jan 2017 #73

Why? Because Obama himself said if the Republicans presented a better plan to him cstanleytech Jan 2017 #77

typical sell-out neoliberal bullshit... tomp Jan 2017 #109

Hey if you want to sink to their level feel free but I will follow the advice from Michelle Obama. cstanleytech Jan 2017 #111

oh War bdamomma Jan 2017 #94

I'd like to see Dems step up and pull the public option MontanaMama Jan 2017 #26

What to negotiate about with the GOP Jim Lane Jan 2017 #30

Insurers employees who become unemployed could kacekwl Jan 2017 #57

I'd support giving them preference but that wouldn't be enough Jim Lane Jan 2017 #75

Poison Pill -- make them own this one Ruby the Liberal Jan 2017 #34

Agreed but the Dems need to be careful about how they do it as well and if by some cstanleytech Jan 2017 #50

sure... cab67 Jan 2017 #53

Thats the point though they probably cannot offer one thats better atleast not cstanleytech Jan 2017 #59

Make the idiot GOPers own their shit. Don't help them shine that turd. nt 4lbs Jan 2017 #37

You cannot negotiate with the GOP. They will lie and say yes to get you into the room then blame you UCmeNdc Jan 2017 #38

Don't do it wryter2000 Jan 2017 #42

Does anyone else see a nationwide strike? SCVDem Jan 2017 #43

Scorched earth. No accomodation with evil. History will judge you. kairos12 Jan 2017 #44

I say mobeau69 Jan 2017 #45

Adding my tazkcmo Jan 2017 #47

If democrats bail republicans out, LisaL Jan 2017 #48

I'm with Napoleon Bonaparte on this one Brother Buzz Jan 2017 #51

McConnell already tried this with Schumer ladym55 Jan 2017 #54

Schumer needs to remain strong on this bdamomma Jan 2017 #95

Nope. The GOP owns this. Consider it their mandate. Freethinker65 Jan 2017 #55

The ACA is really complicated. leftyladyfrommo Jan 2017 #56

The GOP has managed to get enough rope to hang itself Zambero Jan 2017 #60

ACA IS the GOP plan, DeminPennswoods Jan 2017 #61

THIS Cosmocat Jan 2017 #80

Solution moreland01 Jan 2017 #62

Hey Dems: do not help these murderers, not even a little bit.You CANNOT mitigate what they are doing Hekate Jan 2017 #63

That's my Senator Brian Schatz.. Thank you! Cha Jan 2017 #64

He's a Good Guy Mickju Jan 2017 #78

Cool! Cha Jan 2017 #79

No way in hell! gademocrat7 Jan 2017 #65

Fuck them. We are going back to high risk pools mn9driver Jan 2017 #66

t(R)ump the Republicans president promised health insurance for everyone. Obama said its a bluff. Sunlei Jan 2017 #68

They are in a panic because bucolic_frolic Jan 2017 #70

Screw them angrychair Jan 2017 #71

They voted to repeal when they knew it wouldn't pass... Wounded Bear Jan 2017 #72

They knew it would be vetoed by Obama everytime they passed a repeal bill. mobeau69 Jan 2017 #90

Trump's plan will cover everyone keithbvadu2 Jan 2017 #76

The poor don't need actual licensed degreed doctors, right? lostnfound Jan 2017 #82

Cleanup on aisle nine. keithbvadu2 Jan 2017 #108

Here's their plan: Those who can afford it, pay for it. Those who can't afford it, walk if off. tclambert Jan 2017 #81

Unless it's single payor Medicare for all, Dems need to be the new party of "NO". roamer65 Jan 2017 #84

I am so proud of Brian Schatz. He's my Senator, and he is a super good guy. mahina Jan 2017 #85

How about the good senator tells them NewJeffCT Jan 2017 #89

I honestly think the Reps are going to drop reform of Healthcare for a couple years. Calista241 Jan 2017 #91

you got that right about tRump bdamomma Jan 2017 #96

I hope the democrats in Congress see this as the con it is. Ray Bruns Jan 2017 #98

Since Trump is too lazy to come up with a plan, give him HR 676 IronLionZion Jan 2017 #100

Obama's legacy will endure Politicub Jan 2017 #101

as long as working together is based on single payer and ability to choose wordpix Jan 2017 #102

Republicans are incompetent MrScorpio Jan 2017 #103

NO! This is a TRAP! mreilly Jan 2017 #104

Single Payer. Mc Mike Jan 2017 #106

They want Dem help so they have a scapegoat to blame! RealityChik Jan 2017 #110