Posted on 03/17/2010 12:59:27 PM PDT by giotto
I managed to get through to Congressman John Barrow's Washington office to urge him to vote against both the Reconciliation Bill and the Slaughter Rule. The person I talked to said that the Slaughter Rule was dead. I asked when that happened, and he said "As of 15 minutes ago." That was about half an hour ago when I spoke with him. I searched Free Republic for news of this and found nothing. Also nothing on Google News.
So was he mistaken? Has anyone else heard anything on this?
That’s what I thought too. Maybe the idea of having the Slaughterhouse Rule challenged in court, and having Obamacare overturned by the Supreme Court because of it, is scaring some wavering Dems into the Yes column.
Or this could just be the rumor of the hour.
No, NRO is saying the opposite - that we can still kill this monstrosity.
The Slaughter ploy has back-fired badly, there is increasing anger at the House RAT leadership, and they are still down 17 votes.
Keep fighting.
My Congressman’s office just told me he is undecided. But he’s voted with Pelosi 100%, so I’m not buying it.
Just what I was thinking.
I've gotta believe you are correct - DAMN!
It could easily be the House and/or Senate parlimentarian advising the RATS not to try the Slaughter crap.
If your own mother says it’s so, check it out.
Not sure if this is reliable- but worth a ping.
I called my rep’s office (John Mica) and they’ve not heard anything about this as of 10 minutes ago...
believe nothing they tell you
Maybe they have realized what would hasppen if they used it? Over turned as unconstitutional, and the worst beating in history this november?
In search of those who'll turn a trick for some Obama Monopoly $$$.
"You're a Hooooooookkkaa?!!!"
Call the district offices, as well. They need to know that they will exact a political price if they pass this bill. I told my RAT congressman’s office this morning that if this bill becomes law, they can plan to clean out their desks on November 3.
What if SE Mom says it's so? Do we still check?
Napolitano on Fox just said the Slaughter Rule will be used to pass bill and that the courts will NOT intervene, claiming that only Congress can end/change ObamaCare.
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I got through this morning to two critters (fence sitters).
I have just sent emails to five others. I am watching Cavuto and DrO just told me the vote has been post-poned.
I dunno. Is she authoritative, or just authoritarian?
Hah! I’d STILL check it out and wait.
Screaming Eagle Mom ;)
My hair is turning grayer as we type..
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