I may regret saying this, but she seems like a definite no. Very little hedging in her response, all but called Pence a liar in fact.
With at least another week to go before the vote, I expect the lift will get even harder for Republicans. But still need to keep the pressure on.
Definitely a no.
I wonder if anyone else will definitely need surgery in the next few days.
Agreed.
âSo you heard Vice President Pence say that this bill provides for the most vulnerable, improves Medicaid, and will lead to better outcome. Is he right?â Karl asked.
âI would tactfully disagree with the vice president,â Collins said.
Tactfully disagreeing â not respectfully disagreeing. Thatâs okay, Susan â I have no respect for the lying, traitorous Mr. Pence either.
Susan Collins is a no and will vote no the motion to proceed. Her focus on the consequences of the bill is important. If it passes not only will rural hospitals and skilled care facilities close but the employment impacts of those closings will be big.
She called out her colleagues and noted it is a 50 yr old program on whom many depend. She is throwing a life line to fence sitters.
OT, but very nicely done:
I have a feeling that when the bill fails, it will not be by just one or two votes.
It would be poetic justice if the MTP passed, and the bill got slaughteredâbut of course I hope the MTP fails.
I believe it was Lindsey Graham who said just that.
Really? Fuck. Iâm thinking like Lindz?
GOP Senator Says OâCare Repeal âWould Make Sweepingâ Cuts To Medicaid
Well, Duh!!! You didnât think those tax cuts paid for themselves, did you?
In cases like this, wine is a good antidote.
If you hear me say anything about purchasing anything in chiffon or taffeta, shoot me.
Wonder if this might have anything to do with Collinsâ desire to run for Governor of Maine?
Let me ponder that for a nanosecond or twoâŚ
It either passes with one vote, or fails by ten or more. I still think itâs DOA, especially now that itâs going to dangle out there in the media for a week or more after the CBO releases its score.
Hell, Turtle might take time out for surgery, if things look bleak.
Waiting on HellerâŚ
âI would tactfully disagree with the Vice President âŚâ Well there is your problem SenatorâŚyour trying to be tactful with a bunch of lying thugs! Try using a bit of honesty and call Pence out for what he isâŚA Lying sack of shit!! Youâve had a good run as a Senator try doing the right thing and say âI will not vote for this bill in any shape size or formâŚPERIODâ
DPRK does all the best tweets.