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This is a big vote. If Congress can’t get anything done without the approval of an emerging Progressive block, then Progressives will suddenly have the ability to make real change both at home and abroad.
No matter what happens, it is pretty impressive that a few dozen Progressives, and a coalition of blogs, managed to hold up White House approved legislation this long.
Bowers: The Importance of Today’s Supplemental Vote |
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| By: Jane Hamsher Tuesday June 16, 2009 10:56 am | |
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Reality check: The ONLY reason we’re winning is because that bill has something in it to offend everybody. We’re allied with the GOP to stop this and that’s an alliance that simply won’t last.
Drop the IMF, the GOP and Bluedogs will pass it.
Boxturtle (I don’t think Cash for Clunkers moved a single vote)