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On the Bubble (Major developments from the “yes” and “no” columns in the House)
Politico ^ | March 9, 2010

Posted on 03/09/2010 4:55:39 AM PST by Second Amendment First

UNDECIDED/LEANING UNDECIDED

UPDATED 3/8: Rep. Michael Arcuri (D-N.Y.) moved from "no" to "undecided." He told local media outlets on March 2 and March 7 that he was voting against reform. But his spokesman told the Plum Line blog on March 8 that he’s undecided. Arcuri voted for the House bill.

--Rep. Dan Maffei (D-N.Y.) voted yes on the House bill, but told the Syracuse paper March 8 the he is undecided on the final bill.

--Rep Bill Owens (D-N.Y.) voted yes on the House bill, but told the Syracuse paper March 8 the he is undecided on the final bill.

--Democratic Rep. Dan Lipinski of Illinois voted for the House bill but the Weekly Standard reported March 8 that he would not back a final bill that doesn’t include Stupak’s abortion language.

Democratic Rep. James Oberstar of Minnesota voted for the House bill but the Weekly Standard reported March 8 that he would not back a final bill that doesn’t include Stupak’s abortion language.

--Retiring Rep. Brian Baird (D-Wash.), who voted against the House bill, told CNN March 7 that he’s now undecided, but still might vote against a health care bill -- even if it kills reform.

--Rep. Jason Altmire (D-Pa.), who voted “no” on the House bill, told “Fox News Sunday” on March 7 that he’s not leaning one way or the other though he sounded more “yes” than “no.”

--Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nev.), a “yes” vote on the House bill, told the AP March 4 that she’s undecided.

--Retiring Rep. Bart Gordon (D-Tenn.) voted against the House bill but said in a statement March 4 that the president’s proposal is “moving in a more fiscally responsible direction.”

NO/LEANING NO

--Rep. Artur Davis (D-Ala.) won't be changing his "no" vote, The Hill reported March 8.

--Rep. Mike Ross (D-Ark.) won’t be changing his “no” votes, The Daily Caller reported March 8.

--Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) told MSNBC March 8 that he will vote against reform because he doesn’t “see the Senate bill as the solution.”

--On the March 7 edition of “Fox News Sunday,” Rep. John Adler (D-N.J.), a House bill “no” vote, said Speaker Pelosi hasn’t been working him to support reform.

--Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-Nev.), a House bill “yes” vote, told the NYT March 4 that she’s “not inclined to support” the Senate bill.

--Rep. Nathan Deal (R-Ga.) announced March 4 that he won’t resign from the House as planned on March 8 in order to stay and fight health reform, keeping one more “no” vote in the House and forcing Dems to get 217 votes instead of 216.


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To: Hazwaste
But they've already got the votes.

I don't think so. I think the most they have is 201 yeas, and that is likely to FALL not rise as it becomes clear to some members in vulnerable seats that the bill will fail, and they have nothing to gain by casting a yes vote and everything to gain by appearing to be courageous.

I also see this aas an opportunity for a revolt against Nancy Pelosi. This bill fails and she is diminished. Politics being the ruthless game it is, there may be some who will vote no for no other reason that to bring Pelosi down, once they see that outcome in the cards anyway.

41 posted on 03/15/2010 6:59:30 AM PDT by John Valentine
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To: campaignPete R-CT

“Jerry Costello (Ill.) * (Y) STUPAK”

On this morning’s radio news, Congressman Costello said he was a “no” vote, because he thinks the federal government should be concentrating on jobs - not health care.

I hope that he is sincere - not just holding out for a porkulus handout of some sort.


42 posted on 03/15/2010 7:19:37 AM PDT by SelmaLee
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To: SelmaLee

Selma,
that is significant. Costello. Not just because his vote puts some counts up now to ‘214 NO’, but because if Pelosi has failed so totally with Costello, then she is likely failing with so many others on that list.


43 posted on 03/15/2010 8:26:53 AM PDT by campaignPete R-CT ("pray without ceasing" - Paul of Tarsus)
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To: reaganator
Obama is asking for a “Simple up or down vote.” What he is trying to do usually requires a constitutional amendment, ratified by 2/3 of the states.
44 posted on 03/15/2010 2:45:08 PM PDT by NJJ (Support al Qaeda . . . Give to the DNC)
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To: NJJ
"Obama is asking for a “Simple up or down vote.”

Well bring it on. Let's vote today! The Republicans should call them on this and remind the world that it is Obama and Pelosi who are dragging their feet on a vote.

45 posted on 03/16/2010 7:30:05 AM PDT by cookcounty (Let us not speak of the honor of men. Rather, let us bind them with the Constitution. --Jefferson)
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To: John Valentine
I don't think so.

Sadly, I'm afraid I hit the nail directly on the head.

46 posted on 03/21/2010 6:58:00 PM PDT by Hazwaste (Democrats are like slinkies. Only good for pushing down stairs.)
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To: Hazwaste

Yes, and if ever we needed as a Nation to be sheltered by the Almighty, now is the time.


47 posted on 03/21/2010 7:22:54 PM PDT by John Valentine
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To: Tennessean4Bush
Not sure I follow you, but press on. You may be wrong, but you are never in doubt.

Nope, wasn't in doubt. And wasn't wrong either.

48 posted on 08/01/2010 11:16:48 AM PDT by Hazwaste (Democrats are like slinkies. Only good for pushing down stairs.)
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To: Hazwaste
Nope, wasn't in doubt. And wasn't wrong either.

Hey! I guess your head was finally able to get squeezed back into the forum. Better not stay too long, you might not be able to get back out.

49 posted on 08/01/2010 11:27:13 AM PDT by Tennessean4Bush (An optimist believes we live in the best of all possible worlds. A pessimist fears this is true.)
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To: Tennessean4Bush
Hey! I guess your head was finally able to get squeezed back into the forum. Better not stay too long, you might not be able to get back out.

That explains why your head is still stuck where it is.

50 posted on 08/02/2010 3:53:51 PM PDT by Hazwaste (Democrats are like slinkies. Only good for pushing down stairs.)
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