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Schumer: Health bill's unpopularity 'has peaked' -- legislation will 'become more and more popular'
Washington Examiner ^

Posted on 12/24/2009 6:11:45 AM PST by Def Conservative

Meeting reporters after passage of the Democratic national health care bill, Sen. Charles Schumer seemed sensitive to the commentary pointing out that the Democratic legislation is overwhelmingly unpopular with the American people. "I don't believe that," Schumer said. "I believe that the negativity that Leader McConnell and others have continually displayed on the floor has peaked, and now, when people learn what's actually in the bill and all the good it does, it will become more and more popular."

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2010; healthcare; indymac; obama; obamacare; schmuckschemer; schumer
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To: St. Louis Conservative

“How does Schumer figure this is gonna happen?”

He doesn’t.


21 posted on 12/24/2009 6:19:56 AM PST by stephenjohnbanker (Support our troops, and vote out the RINO's!)
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To: Def Conservative

Schumer, your unpopularity has yet to peak.

Schmuck.


22 posted on 12/24/2009 6:20:38 AM PST by exit82 (Democrats are the enemy of freedom. Sarah Palin is our Esther.)
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To: Def Conservative
"I believe that the negativity that Leader McConnell and others have continually displayed on the floor has peaked, and now, when people learn what's actually in the bill and all the good it does, it will become more and more popular."

Until they find out their premiums have doubled, their state taxes have doubled, their benefits have been cut in half, and their parents have been put on the euthanasia list.

23 posted on 12/24/2009 6:20:53 AM PST by concerned about politics ("Get thee behind me, Liberal")
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To: Def Conservative; All
...yes, and the pollsters who will tell us this have already been bought and paid for, just like Ben Nelson and Mary Landrieu and Joe Lieberman....
24 posted on 12/24/2009 6:21:36 AM PST by SoFloFreeper
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To: Def Conservative
..wait till the uninformed find out the GOVERNMENT has access to their bank accounts and WILL TAKE THEIR MONTHLY PAYMENT
25 posted on 12/24/2009 6:23:33 AM PST by Doogle (USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
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To: Def Conservative

The Democrats’ popularity peaked last November, been sliding downhill ever since.


26 posted on 12/24/2009 6:24:23 AM PST by DTogo (High time to bring back the Sons of Liberty !!)
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To: St. Louis Conservative
How does Schumer figure this is gonna happen?

By the willing media useful idiots ramming happy talk down our throat 24/7.

The problem is, it won't work. Everyone will still hate it.

27 posted on 12/24/2009 6:25:10 AM PST by truthkeeper ("Why oh why didn't I take the blue pill?")
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To: Def Conservative

Hussein and Company haven’t made an accurate prediction yet (except that they would be able to buy their own senators), so I can see Chuckie saying, “OH, SHUCKS!” and flushing himself down the toilet. Good riddance!


28 posted on 12/24/2009 6:25:30 AM PST by JohnQ1 (War declared. Fire at will.)
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To: Salvey
" the American people will happily embrace this monstrosity once they learn that they start paying immediately for “benefits” that become available in three years."

Only half the American people are paying the bill, with a half again paying the majority of it. Chuckie and his pals know that as long as they can promise free stuff to half the population they'll be fine. Add in a little amnesty for illegals and a few million new government union workers/voters running healthcare and the Democrats will be untouchable.

29 posted on 12/24/2009 6:25:30 AM PST by The Good Doctor (Democracy is the only system where you can vote for a tax that you can avoid the obligation to pay.)
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To: originalbuckeye

Our day would have been coming but Giuliani decided not
to against Gillibrand. I guess he didn’t want to miss those Yankee playoff games next Oct? Thanks for helping the team that really counts! Putz


30 posted on 12/24/2009 6:25:39 AM PST by Dr. Ursus
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To: Def Conservative
...when people learn what's actually in the bill...

Has anyone actually read it? Anyone?

31 posted on 12/24/2009 6:25:47 AM PST by P-Marlowe (LPFOKETT GAHCOEEP-w/o*)
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To: 70th Division

Arrogant and out of touch. They think they are so much SMARTER than all of us, that they should decide is best for us. Hopefully when they are home for the holidays, they will get a glimpse of reality.


32 posted on 12/24/2009 6:25:47 AM PST by NEMDF
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To: Def Conservative

Chucky’s statement will be used against him in his trial


33 posted on 12/24/2009 6:26:06 AM PST by DarthVader (Liberalism is the politics of EVIL whose time of judgment has come.)
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To: indylindy

just this one thing...Karl Rove said this morning that the cuts to Medicare aren’t immediate. Oh no, they’re too cynical for that.

He said they start right after the 2010 ELECTIONS !!!!!

grrr


34 posted on 12/24/2009 6:26:14 AM PST by Daisyjane69 (Michael Reagan: "Welcome back, Dad, even if you're wearing a dress and bearing children this time)
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To: gov_bean_ counter
Because any ad developed to criticize the bill will never get any farther than You Tube and ads supporting the bill will get a free pass.

Not necessarily true, there are hundreds of small newspapers and radio stations that would carry our ads. We can use billboards, yard signs, and news-making activities such as the D.C. march.We can still hit the market if we do our homework.

What do seniors read and listen to? Where do people who can't take another hit to the pocketbook including paying their own benefits if they're out of a job or fines get their news. And how will they feel about jail time if they can't pay, who will watch their kids when the state locks them up.Also need to expose more of the backroom deals, etc.

The Republicans have to make this an #1 priority! Damn the jobs bill or any other trick these traiors pull, stop Obamacare!

35 posted on 12/24/2009 6:26:16 AM PST by Kenny
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To: Def Conservative

I won’t say what I wish for the e-steamed (as in steaming pile) Chuck U. Schumer for Christmas.
This was rammed through on Christmas eve as an up yours. Theirs is coming.

Going to try and ignore this for the next two days, I want to enjoy the time with family and friends.


36 posted on 12/24/2009 6:28:05 AM PST by AirForceMom (Merry Christmas!!)
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To: Def Conservative

This is Rahm Emmanuel’s big talking point of the week, word for word, that he’s been selling to the weaker Rats.


37 posted on 12/24/2009 6:28:11 AM PST by Virginia Ridgerunner (Sarah Palin has crossed the Rubicon!)
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To: Bean Counter
"when people learn what's actually in the bill and all the good it does, it will become more and more popular." "

Only with those who are to get the free handouts, jackass....

For the rest of us:


38 posted on 12/24/2009 6:28:37 AM PST by traditional1 ("Don't gotsta worry 'bout no mo'gage, don't gotsta worry 'bout no gas; Obama gonna take care o' me!)
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To: Def Conservative
These elitist liberals need to get out more.
39 posted on 12/24/2009 6:29:17 AM PST by jetson
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To: Dr. Ursus
That's who I had in mind. I hope the Pubbies aren't going for Lazio again. He has demonstrated he can't win. Please find a viable candidate to go against Gillibrand. It would be wonderful to capture that seat.
40 posted on 12/24/2009 6:29:48 AM PST by originalbuckeye
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