What does Jeffords have to lose?
sandyd921
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Fri Jan-27-06 07:23 PM
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What does Jeffords have to lose?
He's voting no on Alito, but not supporting a filibuster. He's an independent who's not running again. :shrug: Anyone know what's up with him?
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Fri Jan-27-06 07:26 PM
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1. He used to be a rethug
And even though he caucuses with the Dems, he's still more conservative than most Dems.
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Fri Jan-27-06 07:27 PM
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2. He may feel that the nominee deserves a vote (up/down).
He still can be convinced to filibuster. Remember, Jeffords is NO freind of Bush and Co.
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Fri Jan-27-06 07:38 PM
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3. He has nothing to gain by supporting a filibuster
Remember he gave the Democratic Party a slim majority when he switched to independent and caucused with the Dems. What did he got for his move to give us a majority? Nada, Nothing. Screwed by everyone. He has no loyalty to us and we don't deserve it
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Fri Jan-27-06 07:39 PM
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4. What if he doesn't believe that a vote on Alito should be blocked?
Some lawmakers are funny that way.
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