Durbin: No pre-recess vote on healthcare
Posted on July 22, 2009
If this is true, it is a victory.
“We’re going to take a little longer to get it right,” Durbin told The Hill when asked about the oft-stated goal of a vote on or before Aug. 7, when a monthlong Senate recess begins. “Initially we had hoped for a full vote by then, but I don’t think it’s going to be possible.”
Delaying the vote until after Labor Day would all but erase hopes of getting a bill to President Obama by mid-October, since the House and Senate versions would have to be reconciled in conference negotiations — assuming they pass their chambers.
Durbin said the bill was still largely on track, however, denying that momentum has stalled.
“I don’t think so,” he said. “This is a complex challenge, and we’re taking a reasonable approach with it. It would be better if some Republicans joined us instead of just criticizing.”
Meanwhile, Nancy Pelosi says she has the votes, though others dispute this. Obama knows if it doesn’t get rammed through before the recess, it will be an uphill battle to get anything passed before October. If the already uneasy Senators go back home and get an ear full from the constituents, and watch his poll numbers continue to nose dive, his political capital will be all dried up. This is why he is in panic mode press conference tonight.
Michelle Malkin says get on the phones.
Wow! Lots of pro-life Democrats lining up against the bill!
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This is bad for the Demmies. When these guys/gals get back to their districts they will get an EARFUL. By then, the tea parties, RNC and various other groups will be piling on.
The longer this takes the worse it becomes.
The Demmies will have to use a backup plan to trying to pass this piece-meal…but we’ll see about that.
I think the rose is off the bloom. Not sure if he’s jumped the shark, the skis are getting waxed right now.
I am not sure. Still there is some sign of those opposing the plan speaking up.
However the evidence seems to say a number of older people that traditionally vote Republican did not vote last fall. If they choose to remain quiet again then the Democrats will not hear of their objections.