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Old 10-15-2008, 10:00 PM  
Axeman
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Originally Posted by Snake Doctor View Post
Although the democrats had the majority the first time we tried universal health care in 1993 and it didn't go through. So we may actually end up with a plan less comprehensive than the one Obama is proposing, and have to try and add to it from there.
At least we know this time we'll get "something", instead of a scuffle, a cloud of dust, and alot of finger pointing....which is what we usually get.
If they get the 60 seats to be filibuster proof they can do anything they want. Its something they didn't have in 93. They had the majority but not enough to avoid getting filibustered.

If the senate gets to 60 seats it will be the first time its happen with a filibuster proof house and senate as well as the same party in the oval office since 1930. The party can do absolutely anything they want if that happens.
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