So what. The article makes clear that Snowe’s vote in committee was not determinative. Furthermore, the Finance Committee bill beared little resemblance to the monstrosity that eventually passed - which again Senator Snowe voted NO when it mattered.
It is very difficult keeping any caucus intact, particularly in the Senate and when in the minority - exactly as the framers intended. I encourage you to understand this basic dynamic.
As I stated twice above, there are plenty of issues to disagree with Senator Snowe. This is not one of those issues. I would much rather have 60 GOP senators who will enact conservative policies 70 percent of the time rather than 38 or 40 conservative purists who can accomplish nothing and, worse, who could not prevent the horrible socialization of this nation.
You dance with those who brung ya in this business. Coalitions form and dissipate every day on any number of issues. The GOP line in the sand on this issue - across the caucus - is historic.
Rather than criticize Senator Snowe, more good would occur if you would commend her position on this issue alone. Do you think a Democratic senator in her place would support repeal?
PERIOD! She's a friggin turncoat, RAT/MARXIST/LIBERAL.
Even IF she votes with the GOP on healthcare repeal, that doesn't mean she won't turn against them on another bill.
YOU CANNOT TRUST HER!
Don’t waste another minute defending Snowe job to me. The old hag needs to retire before she does any more damage to the country. We need two political parties in this country.