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kentuck

(111,103 posts) Sat Jun 24, 2017, 12:28 PM Jun 2017

Mitch McConnell's reputation as a master tactician is at risk with this healthcare bill.

He has put a lot at stake by demanding a vote before the 4th of July. It will require a propaganda campaign, unlike any we have seen in a while, to persuade Senators from states with so many of their constituents dependent on Medicaid. They have to be willing to step in the water, with no idea how deep it may be? They must put their trust in Mitch McConnell.

If he fails to get the votes required, it could be a heavy blow to his leadership. If he loses just 3 Senators, he could lose the vote on his healthcare/taxcut plan. This could be a devastating hit to his remaining the Majority Leader? If Trump turns against him, he will be too weak to fight back. This is an important vote, in more ways than one.

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Mitch McConnell's reputation as a master tactician is at risk with this healthcare bill. (Original Post) kentuck Jun 2017 OP

I'm not sure about this SHRED Jun 2017 #1

I think that's wishful thinking. He might be evil, but he's not stupid....unfortunately. OnDoutside Jun 2017 #2

Unless he's following the orders of Donald Trump. kentuck Jun 2017 #3

When you look at McConnell's life, this is his "crowning glory", to be top dog in the Senate. He's OnDoutside Jun 2017 #8

The goal may be just to get a vote and not really care if it passes or not. Kaleva Jun 2017 #4

I'm with the other short fingered vulgarian on this one Brother Buzz Jun 2017 #5

Either way, Bob Loblaw Jun 2017 #6

His reputation as a thoroughly... 3catwoman3 Jun 2017 #7

No disagreement there. kentuck Jun 2017 #9

Ya think? They have both houses of Congress, the White House, and the Supreme Court, and Still In Wisconsin Jun 2017 #10

Good points! kentuck Jun 2017 #13

If we can rip him away from his Russian support and lifeline, we might have a chance. Tatiana Jun 2017 #11

What reputation? malaise Jun 2017 #12

SHRED

(28,136 posts)

1. I'm not sure about this

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Sat Jun 24, 2017, 12:32 PM

Jun 2017

A part of me thinks he wants it to fail so they can continue to blame the ACA.

OnDoutside

(19,962 posts)

2. I think that's wishful thinking. He might be evil, but he's not stupid....unfortunately.

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Sat Jun 24, 2017, 12:34 PM

Jun 2017

kentuck

(111,103 posts)

3. Unless he's following the orders of Donald Trump.

Reply to OnDoutside (Reply #2)

Sat Jun 24, 2017, 12:37 PM

Jun 2017

It may not be entirely his idea?

OnDoutside

(19,962 posts)

8. When you look at McConnell's life, this is his "crowning glory", to be top dog in the Senate. He's

Reply to kentuck (Reply #3)

Sat Jun 24, 2017, 03:20 PM

Jun 2017

using Trump, not the other way around. Trump is serving at McConnell's pleasure, a rubber stamp to push through Rep legislation, in return for letting Trump enrich himself. McConnell could have Trump impeached within a month if he had no more use for Trump.

Kaleva

(36,312 posts)

4. The goal may be just to get a vote and not really care if it passes or not.

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Sat Jun 24, 2017, 12:52 PM

Jun 2017

The Repub Senators up for election in swing states can say they voted against it while Repubs holding safe seats can say they voted for it.

Brother Buzz

(36,444 posts)

5. I'm with the other short fingered vulgarian on this one

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Sat Jun 24, 2017, 01:01 PM

Jun 2017

"Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake." - Napoleon Bonaparte

Bob Loblaw

(1,900 posts)

6. Either way,

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Sat Jun 24, 2017, 01:05 PM

Jun 2017

I expect to see far fewer of these miscreants participating in 4th of July parades. Instead of having "pooper scoopers" picking up after the draft animals I'd like to see "shit or shinola" spreaders immediately in front of any republicans in a parade to see if they can tell the difference.

3catwoman3

(24,007 posts)

7. His reputation as a thoroughly...

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Sat Jun 24, 2017, 01:31 PM

Jun 2017

...disgusting evil POS, however, remains intact.

kentuck

(111,103 posts)

9. No disagreement there.

Reply to 3catwoman3 (Reply #7)

Tue Jun 27, 2017, 04:00 PM

Jun 2017

Still In Wisconsin

(4,450 posts)

10. Ya think? They have both houses of Congress, the White House, and the Supreme Court, and

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Tue Jun 27, 2017, 04:10 PM

Jun 2017

Turtle-man still can't do shit!

All he can do- and I do mean ALL he can do- is obstruct. Now that they control everything, he's out of his depth.

This is the fundamental flaw in the entire teabagger movement. Teabaggers are GREAT at obstruction, but they can't govern at all. Obstructing is easy, Governing is hard!

kentuck

(111,103 posts)

13. Good points!

Reply to Still In Wisconsin (Reply #10)

Tue Jun 27, 2017, 04:21 PM

Jun 2017

Tatiana

(14,167 posts)

11. If we can rip him away from his Russian support and lifeline, we might have a chance.

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Tue Jun 27, 2017, 04:14 PM

Jun 2017

I'm waiting for someone to report on his PAC and how he is connected to Russia. Propaganda requires $$$. Where is his money coming from? Why was his wife appointed to Transportation when McConnell certainly didn't demonstrate any public loyalty to Trump?

Next to Trump, I'm waiting for McConnell to get his. I hope and pray this healthcare bill will fail. He'll put it up for a vote alright.

I hope there are 3-4 Republicans who care about their country and its citizens to vote NO.

malaise

(269,054 posts)

12. What reputation?

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Tue Jun 27, 2017, 04:19 PM

Jun 2017

Wasn't he making Obama a one-term President?

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