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Cha

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94. Exactly.. the significance. "Senate votes to repeal key Obamacare provisions, defund Planned

Fri Dec 4, 2015, 03:04 AM

Dec 2015

Parenthood."

And, the closeness..

Senators voted 52-47 to pass the bill. Two moderate Republicans — Susan Collins of Maine and Mark Kirk of Illinois — joined Democrats in opposing the bill. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., was absent.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/12/03/senate-votes-repeal-key-obamacare-provisions-defund-planned-parenthood/76719174/

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The Senate just repealed ACA and defunded Planned Parenthood; Bernie didn't vote. [View all] pnwmom Dec 2015 OP

potus will veto is there a need? saturnsring Dec 2015 #1

And his vote wouldn't have changed the outcome, anyway. MannyGoldstein Dec 2015 #3

The Rethugs wanted to force Obama to veto it, and so now he will have to. pnwmom Dec 2015 #6

Bull. His veto is NOT their win. It's their loss. And it's obvious. senz Dec 2015 #55

Note this kristopher Dec 2015 #135

Brilliant. Thank you. merrily Dec 2015 #142

But Bernie's much better record is WORSE because...reasons. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #145

That chart is inaccurate, and.... George II Dec 2015 #289

You can hurt yourself trying those kinds of athletics without stretching first. (CBS cares.) nt merrily Dec 2015 #292

Not me, I'm pretty limber. Did you find anything specific.... George II Dec 2015 #317

You disproved nothing on the chart, and just seemed to be pulling stuff out of your ear. merrily Dec 2015 #320

You might want to read this: George II Dec 2015 #323

Uh huh. What specifically do you imagine that disproves? merrily Dec 2015 #325

It doesn't "disprove" anything, I didn't say it did. But it proves that there have been very few... George II Dec 2015 #330

Stretch! merrily Dec 2015 #333

Truth! George II Dec 2015 #334

Not what I meant, but who cares? Sanders chose his duty to his supporters over casting a merrily Dec 2015 #336

The republicans still get to talk about what they did and moan that President Obama was bucking.... George II Dec 2015 #277

Bernie's vote would not have changed ANYTHING. It was a done deal. senz Dec 2015 #359

Then why has Bernie boasted about all of his "nay" votes when the final votes... George II Dec 2015 #360

Bernie's voting record is consistent. senz Dec 2015 #362

It is, sort of. atreides1 Dec 2015 #304

even if bernie voted potus would still have to veto questionseverything Dec 2015 #353

That kind of common sense reply was valid only during the 2008 Democratic primary. Now, it's merrily Dec 2015 #102

That's right -like back in fall 2007, when Sen Obama and HRC only made it to 10-20% of Senate votes. kath Dec 2015 #107

They made rational balancing choices. Sanders neglected his duty, probably due to misogyny. Got it? merrily Dec 2015 #139

Yep, all of the women who support Bernie are just too STUPID to know any better. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #146

That photo was circa 1970. Ms. Magazine founded? 1971. merrily Dec 2015 #148

But he just had the kid to get out of serving in Vietnam* beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #150

Well, that's just not true. If the father was a principal caregiver (and he was--he wasn't MADem Dec 2015 #156

The essay about gender stereotypes? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #160

I read that essay ESKD Dec 2015 #271

It's not really something liberals would find overly provocative. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #273

OMG. I had no idea anyone was so vile as to float that particular canard. merrily Dec 2015 #312

Yep, isn't it amazing how low some people will go? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #340

Nasty, ugly stuff. merrily Dec 2015 #355

Yes, very likely due to his misogyny. And racism. And all the other evil facets of his evil being. kath Dec 2015 #147

You nailed it! Check out post #156! Winner winner chicken dinner! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #164

I totally would have missed that without the permalink Capt. Obvious Dec 2015 #252

Oh whew! I thought you were going to post jury results. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #253

How can you be sure that even IS Bernie?!? polly7 Dec 2015 #176

! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #188

The hair, duu-uh. merrily Dec 2015 #293

It's interesting that 99 Senators felt it important enough to cast a vote, only ONE didn't. George II Dec 2015 #286

Wiff! MannyGoldstein Dec 2015 #297

WIFF? What does that mean. The footnote in the chart clearly states: George II Dec 2015 #315

Lol! More like WHOOOOOOSH! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #345

And he's the only one seriously running for President, too. What a coincidence! merrily Dec 2015 #306

So you're implying or stating outright that his votes in the Senate are politically motivated? George II Dec 2015 #313

Twist much? merrily Dec 2015 #324

GEEEEEEE....where else was there a vote where HER "vote wouldn't have changed the outcome, anyway," MADem Dec 2015 #152

She didn't just VOTE for the war, she PROMOTED it by lying about Saddam harboring Al Qaeda. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #153

Bernie couldn't care enough to show up to vote. MADem Dec 2015 #157

But he voted against the Iraq war, remember? And he also gave a speech about it: beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #158

He didn't show up to preserve the ACA. He obviously doesn't care about MADem Dec 2015 #159

Proof that "He obviously doesn't care about health care for Americans"? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #161

The proof is in the pudding. He did. not. show. up. He could not be bothered to cast a vote. nt MADem Dec 2015 #162

In other words because you said so? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #163

In other words, because he skipped the vote. He didn't bother. He didn't care. MADem Dec 2015 #296

Did Bernie give a speech against this bill like Hillary did when she promoted war with Iraq? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #344

Actions speak louder than words--he did. not. show. up. to. vote. MADem Dec 2015 #346

Apples/zebras! Oranges/giraffes! Lions and tigers and bears and Bernie! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #347

Why BMUS, you seem upset. nt MADem Dec 2015 #348

Yes, posting pics of George Takai is always a sign I'm beside myself. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #349

Oh, BMUS, you're trying just a little too hard.... MADem Dec 2015 #356

When you resort to copying me you know you're just bor...zzzzzzzzzzzz beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #358

I'm not "copying" you--I'm just generating a little enthusiasm for George Takei, Clinton supporter. MADem Dec 2015 #361

Good point! George II Dec 2015 #285

Don't forget....IOKIYBS!!!! MADem Dec 2015 #294

If that's the case why do Bernie and fans boast about all his "no" votes when the results were 97-3? George II Dec 2015 #275

YES THERE IS A NEED. Sanders is a Senator. Voting is his job. trueblue2007 Dec 2015 #365

I'm incredibly pleased that Sanders is doing well enough MannyGoldstein Dec 2015 #2

And he gave a speech about it a day after surgery saying that it was a waste of time. HerbChestnut Dec 2015 #4

Too busy to vote. leftofcool Dec 2015 #42

There's a chart floating around somewhere showing voting rates of various Presidential candidates HerbChestnut Dec 2015 #49

And yet, all other Democrats showed up to vote. leftofcool Dec 2015 #58

LOL I have to give you credit. HerbChestnut Dec 2015 #61

Could be that since I am a woman, PP is an important issue to me. leftofcool Dec 2015 #65

Well I'm a man and PP is important to me also. HerbChestnut Dec 2015 #70

OMG VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #165

Why? Why? You ask. ESKD Dec 2015 #274

Again.....how does it enslave you? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #276

In many places, Planned Parenthood is the only resource for HIV testing, education and prevention Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #281

My girlfriend has used Planned Parenthood HerbChestnut Dec 2015 #282

Then you SHOULD be pissed... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #301

How dare someone accuse you of "sticking to a script".. like you have no say in this. All they have Cha Dec 2015 #86

That takes nerve... Loudestlib Dec 2015 #122

And no one ever got kicked from rhe Sanders Group? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #166

. Loudestlib Dec 2015 #299

Yeah and this place is so reflective of the Democratic Party... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #322

Remind me: which other Democratic Senators are running for President? merrily Dec 2015 #310

Which ones missed a vote to defund Planned Parenthood? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #332

I guess it's the "Independent" exemption, or something.... MADem Dec 2015 #357

Exactly.... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #363

I posted the link below. But if someone could get the graph to post, showing all Senators who were kath Dec 2015 #66

Yeah, he's trying to save the entire country. cui bono Dec 2015 #79

WOW.. VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #167

I love the smell of a smear attempt in the morning. merrily Dec 2015 #143

What smear? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #168

Obama will veto it. Autumn Dec 2015 #5

LOL !!! WillyT Dec 2015 #7

If you're reduced to complaining about a senator who just had surgery and is in the Autumn Dec 2015 #13

Is It Desperation Yet ??? WillyT Dec 2015 #15

That it is Willy Autumn Dec 2015 #17

Apparently, it's vitally important to protect Obama from having to use his veto powers. winter is coming Dec 2015 #35

Funny, all the other Dems showed up to vote. leftofcool Dec 2015 #59

Maybe it's the high cost of ink that disturbs them. Major Hogwash Dec 2015 #127

Now, THAT'S a crap post. Grow up! floriduck Dec 2015 #8

Horseshit! leftofcool Dec 2015 #38

According to Web MD IllinoisBrenel Dec 2015 #9

That would make more sense than his campaign attributing it to campaigning. n/t pnwmom Dec 2015 #10

Has he done any campaigning since? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #169

I had inguinal hernia surgery and was back at work two days later mcar Dec 2015 #260

Bother! nt Live and Learn Dec 2015 #11

Pres. O Jamaal510 Dec 2015 #12

I know. If a Rethug wins they will try to pass full repeal through reconciliation. pnwmom Dec 2015 #14

That's exactly what I've been saying since 2014.. Pres Obama is our Firewall! I love him.. Cha Dec 2015 #91

"Any one vote might have been critical." Except it wasn't, and this was kabuki. winter is coming Dec 2015 #16

Obama didn't want this to reach his desk. The Senate was expected to filibuster it. pnwmom Dec 2015 #18

Because doing it like this allowed them to pass it ibegurpard Dec 2015 #20

I know why the Rethugs wanted to pass it. I don't know how it was allowed pnwmom Dec 2015 #24

That would be a question for the Senate Rules Committee ibegurpard Dec 2015 #29

See my post #27 MaggieD Dec 2015 #33

Wrong - the republican strategy on this was to.... MaggieD Dec 2015 #27

Because it didn't matter. Fawke Em Dec 2015 #28

My girl? MaggieD Dec 2015 #32

let me explain something to you ibegurpard Dec 2015 #19

He came back to the Senate right after the surgery. pnwmom Dec 2015 #26

Sanders didn't vote on ACA? No shit? Fuck! seabeyond Dec 2015 #21

Well... I just read thru the many reasons why Sanders just did not matter seabeyond Dec 2015 #22

Talking to yourself, sea? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #73

Please see post57 below, and the link contained therein. That is, if facts make any difference kath Dec 2015 #78

IMO, the voted mattered. Whether winnable or not, busy or not, he needed to support with his vote. seabeyond Dec 2015 #92

Where does it say he was campaigning? Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #23

Has he? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #170

Yeah, his web site says his next campaign appearances are Saturday Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #185

Then why wasnt he there? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #195

Perhaps because he just had hernia surgery on Monday, Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #201

Except he went right back on the campaign trail VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #218

That is inexcusable! MaggieD Dec 2015 #25

No... voting for a war to kill people is inexcusable. Fawke Em Dec 2015 #30

And he knew this how? He has no excuse for this, period! leftofcool Dec 2015 #41

Bernie voted for a lot more wars than she ever did MaggieD Dec 2015 #43

Yeah, it's inexcusable Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #37

Then he should have fucking voted! leftofcool Dec 2015 #40

Exactly MaggieD Dec 2015 #44

And if he was having complications with his hernia treatment? Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #50

Except, he was on the campaign trail. leftofcool Dec 2015 #51

So where was he campaigning? Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #52

Has he missed any stops? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #173

So what was his stop at thew time of the vote Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #187

I dont follow his campaign... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #193

Yes, I follow his campaign Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #200

So then why not show up? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #206

If you had just had surgery in your nether regions, Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #209

Others have done just that.... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #210

Have you ever had surgery "down there"? Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #212

Have you? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #215

I have had foot surgery Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #223

So? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #224

Yeah, that's the first goddamn day after surgery Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #230

For fucking budget meetings.... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #238

And yet he went to a budget committee meeting. He has no excuse. leftofcool Dec 2015 #255

Was he? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #171

Please see post 57, below. kath Dec 2015 #68

It was a rare missed vote because of his surgery a couple of days ago. jfern Dec 2015 #129

Proof please VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #174

Horse pucky! leftofcool Dec 2015 #256

He just had surgery and has been on the road bkkyosemite Dec 2015 #31

He was there yesterday speechifying MaggieD Dec 2015 #34

Have you ever had hernia surgery? Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #75

He can make a speech, but he can't vote? MaggieD Dec 2015 #81

You have no freakin' idea Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #85

Please explain how he can make a speech after surgery MaggieD Dec 2015 #90

Let FawkeEm explain that to you Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #93

I'll pass on another Bernie supporters excuse MaggieD Dec 2015 #99

And, just what does that article prove? Art_from_Ark Dec 2015 #100

Clinton misst 80% of Senate votes in 2007 eridani Dec 2015 #149

I love how everybody is using the excuse "obama" will veto it William769 Dec 2015 #36

And of course you were alerted. Jury voted 5-2 to keep stevenleser Dec 2015 #45

And the alert stalking continues MaggieD Dec 2015 #47

Thanks. William769 Dec 2015 #54

Thanks for jury results, Steven! Awesome! Cha Dec 2015 #83

Yep MaggieD Dec 2015 #46

That's right, William.. It's President Obama. And, oh yeah.. when it's convenient they'll Cha Dec 2015 #56

Many of us feel no "disdain" whatsoever for Obama. senz Dec 2015 #63

Not lazy. He just doesn't care. leftofcool Dec 2015 #67

Please read the rest of the thread before you go blathering on.HRC missed more than80% of votes in kath Dec 2015 #72

And..... that was a time when BUSH was signing the bills into law. Cassiopeia Dec 2015 #89

Yes. Good point. So it probably would have been a good idea for HRC and Obama to show up more than kath Dec 2015 #106

You're not the one who's "blathering". Damn straight if Hllary had missed this vote it would be Cha Dec 2015 #84

Yep we are the desperate one's! William769 Dec 2015 #71

But that's what I'm talking about. senz Dec 2015 #80

Ignore them, senz. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #101

You're probably right, bmus. senz Dec 2015 #103

Yep, 4 failed alerts on me tonight - that I know of. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #109

Wow-4?! I think it's a good idea to post failed jury alerts - both for the beneficial effects of kath Dec 2015 #111

Yeah, I always appreciate it, even if it's by pm. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #114

There's probably a list over at the other place senz Dec 2015 #113

Oh I know there is, we've seen it. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #115

Thanks for the Good Night. senz Dec 2015 #351

He is adorable, isn't he? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #352

Yep, gives me something to live up to. :D senz Dec 2015 #354

Damn, you're popular! Warren DeMontague Dec 2015 #137

They're keeping track of my post count now, and even my EDITS! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #140

Manipulative people can use the edit function R B Garr Dec 2015 #309

Edit. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #342

You should take your own advice. Looks like R B Garr Dec 2015 #131

Nice edit before the time stamp! R B Garr Dec 2015 #134

He deserved the dumping VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #177

We are feeling desperate??, VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #175

"To<sic> damn lazy to do his job"? HRC missed more than 80% of Senate votes during the period 10-12 kath Dec 2015 #76

No no no tazkcmo Dec 2015 #280

I don't know how you can stand this place Bill Capt. Obvious Dec 2015 #254

.. Cha Dec 2015 #367

Of course he didn't Too busy campaigning and all. leftofcool Dec 2015 #39

Obama will not repeal the ACA or PP. Cassiopeia Dec 2015 #48

Hillary would definitely have made this vote a priority. leftofcool Dec 2015 #53

FACT - (see postbelow) during the similar period prior to the 2008 election, i.e.10-12 months prior, kath Dec 2015 #60

Bullshit. Cassiopeia Dec 2015 #64

Well, he did say it was a waste of his time. leftofcool Dec 2015 #69

Sadly, if Bernie had just showed up.... Cassiopeia Dec 2015 #77

Optics.....its called optics. VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #182

Its about the optics VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #178

Of course she would have.. because it is a Priority to her. Cha Dec 2015 #96

Thanks Obama VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #198

Will you be saying that Cassiopeia Dec 2015 #295

Yes....i have a vagina and PP is very important in VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #300

PP is important in my life as well. Cassiopeia Dec 2015 #305

Not to me....my reproductive rights means freedom VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #319

FACT (not that it will matter to many here): Sanders has missed a MUCH much smaller percentage of kath Dec 2015 #57

Why let the facts get in the way of a good poutrage session? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #74

The facts are that Bernie wants the ACA repealed too MaggieD Dec 2015 #88

*SQUAWK* BERNIE HATES WOMEN/ACA/CAPITALISM *SQUAWK* beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #95

Squawk? What is that suppose to be? seabeyond Dec 2015 #97

Well I would have likened it to a broken record but then I'd be dating myself. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #116

This message was self-deleted by its author beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #116

Do you know if Florida has many people signed up for ACA? Major Hogwash Dec 2015 #104

That's a good question, I wonder if anyone here knows the answer? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #105

Perfect. senz Dec 2015 #108

Yes, perfect. kath Dec 2015 #110

This message was self-deleted by its author senz Dec 2015 #118

Totally. senz Dec 2015 #119

Please provide a link where Bernie Sanders said that davidpdx Dec 2015 #132

Has nothing to do with the number MaggieD Dec 2015 #87

Exactly.. the significance. "Senate votes to repeal key Obamacare provisions, defund Planned Cha Dec 2015 #94

Your buddy Maggie says Sanders wants to repeal the ACA davidpdx Dec 2015 #133

Graph Omaha Steve Dec 2015 #123

Thanks, Steve! kath Dec 2015 #126

He's been pretty consistent. Major Hogwash Dec 2015 #125

And FWIW, Sen Obama missed almost 90% of Sen votes during the period 12mos before the 2008 election kath Dec 2015 #62

Give me a break. PatrickforO Dec 2015 #82

Did Bernie know ahead of time that there would be a vote on ACA? akbacchus_BC Dec 2015 #98

Funny, I saw a lot of people this week posting on his great vigor. Starry Messenger Dec 2015 #112

Bernie was NOT OUT CAMPAIGNING Omaha Steve Dec 2015 #120

Thanks, Steve. Hey, I linked to an OP you made a while back in my post #57 here and I wanted to post kath Dec 2015 #121

THANK YOU!!! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #124

^^^THAT needs to posted as an op so they will stop lying about it.^^^ beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #204

Expressing opinion on a missed vote is not lying. You readily resort to insults. seabeyond Dec 2015 #213

"You readily resort to insults" Say hello kettle! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #214

No, not really. But, consistent on your part to answer with an insult. seabeyond Dec 2015 #217

Posting a gif and a common saying is an insult now? beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #219

You called me a hypocrite. I have not been insulting and calling people names thru out this thread. seabeyond Dec 2015 #222

"thru out this thread" - that's your qualifier, not mine. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #227

Not really. Find me one of my many many many posts where I feel the need to call people names. seabeyond Dec 2015 #265

So you never insulted anyone here - ever? Because that was the original accusation. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #266

Huh? polly7 Dec 2015 #220

Right? polly7 Dec 2015 #226

I know, believe me I know! Almost feels like I'm being set up for a hide... beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #229

Noooooo ............ they wouldn't do something like THAT! polly7 Dec 2015 #233

Yeah because in some people's minds 52-48 is a different outcome from 52-47 CBGLuthier Dec 2015 #128

I'm glad we have democrats on record with their vote. Nt NCTraveler Dec 2015 #130

Bernie was out campaigning. Kalidurga Dec 2015 #136

So now senate votes matter? Warren DeMontague Dec 2015 #138

Yeah....when you are campaining to win their votes VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #183

As you mentioned Obama will veto this PoS. Outrage over a symbolic vote is ridiculous. PoliticalMalcontent Dec 2015 #141

Tone deaf VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #179

Tone deaf or pragmatic? PoliticalMalcontent Dec 2015 #316

WTF is pragmatic about missing THAT vote? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #318

It's pragmatic to divvy up his time in a meaningful way. PoliticalMalcontent Dec 2015 #321

He certainly divied up enough to attend budget meetings VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #327

If he had voted what would that have changed? PoliticalMalcontent Dec 2015 #329

To me....you better believe it.. VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #331

Nothing tangible changes though, which is my point. PoliticalMalcontent Dec 2015 #335

Oh man this is so sad. joshcryer Dec 2015 #144

One wonders what it is, exactly, that Bernie has done to make some people loathe him so much. Warren DeMontague Dec 2015 #154

Got in the way of the coronation. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #155

Tone deafness VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #181

Hmmm. I think a lot of people are battling odd creatures that exist entirely in their own heads Warren DeMontague Dec 2015 #186

Odd tone deaf creatures? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #192

I also suspect the only thing Sanders has actually been "tone deaf" on Warren DeMontague Dec 2015 #194

Oh he really wants those female votes huh? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #196

again, you're having a conversation with someone who isn't even here Warren DeMontague Dec 2015 #197

I am not arguing....you have no point VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #199

Au contraire, mon frere Warren DeMontague Dec 2015 #203

Well I was trying not to notice VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #207

Cant hide it Warren DeMontague Dec 2015 #208

You call it mud flinging ..i call it tone deaf....yet again. VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #180

Unlike a lot of people... joshcryer Dec 2015 #189

Optics VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #191

With what he campaigns on, on the hugeness of attack on PP, this vote mattered as a statement to seabeyond Dec 2015 #216

Missed 5% of votes compared with Clinton missing 80% in 2007 eridani Dec 2015 #151

This is fun... the_sly_pig Dec 2015 #172

No Bernie is proven tone deaf VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #184

Damn...good job Bernie workinclasszero Dec 2015 #190

See post # 57. Scuba Dec 2015 #202

His job is to vote but chasing the dream of being the nominee is more important I guess FloridaBlues Dec 2015 #205

Well I'm certain he was just out loafing notadmblnd Dec 2015 #211

Did THIS escape you? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #221

No. So what's your point? notadmblnd Dec 2015 #232

He sure showed up for budget meetings VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #235

I hope you never have to undergo any invasive surgical procedures in your lower abdomen notadmblnd Dec 2015 #242

He was at budget meetings the very next fucking day... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #245

Seriously? You think adding the word "fuck" to your post notadmblnd Dec 2015 #248

It just felt good....did it fucking bother you? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #249

Not at all, it amused me. notadmblnd Dec 2015 #257

Still wrong....he went back to work the next fucking day VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #259

I have two working legs. Hopefully you'll always have the use of yours too. notadmblnd Dec 2015 #267

But no more valid excuse for Sanders... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #272

Not an excuse period! leftofcool Dec 2015 #258

Riiiight, because Senator Sanders hates women. notadmblnd Dec 2015 #262

Well he managed to make budget meetings one day after VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #270

Gee, I bet Hillary never missed a vote. Vinca Dec 2015 #225

Gee Hillary isnt in desperate need of that VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #228

Once again I don't understand your post. Vinca Dec 2015 #234

Planned Parenthood ring any bells for you? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #236

Veto power ring any bells for you? Vinca Dec 2015 #237

Optics ring any bells for you? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #239

this is dead in the water. everyone knows that. bowens43 Dec 2015 #231

Smear? Did he show up to vote or not? leftofcool Dec 2015 #261

Reality = smear attempt?? workinclasszero Dec 2015 #283

A Headline "we" musta missed fredamae Dec 2015 #240

Did he DESPERATELY need those votes? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #241

Sorry-I didn't fredamae Dec 2015 #244

Planned Parenthood... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #246

I have a Uterus. fredamae Dec 2015 #251

So? Does PP not matter to you? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #263

It absolutely Does matter fredamae Dec 2015 #268

Then HE absolutely should have shown up! VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #269

Why? Would his Vote fredamae Dec 2015 #278

Because he wants the votes of vaginal Americans? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #279

Nice Try fredamae Dec 2015 #287

Reproductive Rights equal freedom VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #326

On topic fredamae Dec 2015 #337

Vaginal Americans? Bjorn Against Dec 2015 #290

Americans with Vaginas... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #328

I think I will refrain from using that term to describe women Bjorn Against Dec 2015 #339

Vote 52-47......and your point is? peace13 Dec 2015 #243

Bad optics.... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2015 #247

The point is he didn't show up to vote, yet all other Democrats did. leftofcool Dec 2015 #264

That's it! I am switching to Clinton! Doctor_J Dec 2015 #250

I am so happy that ACA and Planned Parenthood are all shut down. LiberalArkie Dec 2015 #284

Bernie obviously had no problems since he did attend his budget committee meeting. leftofcool Dec 2015 #302

A full look at campaigning while in Congress, current and 2008 who missed how much.... Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #288

Yes. Check this out: kath Dec 2015 #307

Was this the 61st 'vote to repeal Obamacare' in the Congress or just the 55th? Hard to say.... Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #291

I'm not so sure legislators should be as cavalier about these votes as you bigtree Dec 2015 #298

No because I can count and I understand that under the rules of sequestration which are in play the Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #338

Just another waste of taxpayer money. Is this their 40,000th vote to repeal ACA? nt valerief Dec 2015 #303

Repeal ACA, defund Planned Parenthood, Bernies a no show. workinclasszero Dec 2015 #308

And how many votes has hillary missed, Hmmm? Bubzer Dec 2015 #311

Hillary is not currently in the Senate. leftofcool Dec 2015 #314

When she was a Senator in 08, she missed lots of votes, not as many as Obama or McCain but way more Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #343

Here: kath Dec 2015 #350

Impeach the Bastard Armstead Dec 2015 #341

How dare you? senz Dec 2015 #364

I didn't realize he had made that speech the day after surgery. polly7 Dec 2015 #366