[Miss Marple]

It would be better if we didn’t let the media raise expectations for a 100% no vote on bills like this. Odds are there is always going to be someone who votes with the democrats, either for personal gain, constituent wishes, or nuttiness.

It would have been better if Beohner had said something like, “I imagine 2 or 3 GOP members might vote with the democrats, due to pressure from their constituents. That really isn’t bi-partisan support.”

Then when only ONE guy votes with them, they can point out that the president got even less support than they expected.

Always lowball to the press. Always.

[Cedric]

I was very pleased to note on another thread that FReepers were condemning Cao individually, not Republicans collectively.

This is an encouraging sign to me.

[Alas Babylon!]

Brilliant and oh so true!

Miss Marple, we really need to raise some cash and send you to Washington!!! You should replace Michael Steele!