Democrats Been Marginalized Within Their Own Party?

[JMS]

So much for being marginalized by conservative Democrats in the Senate.

Push comes to shove and all the conservative Democrats voted for ending the filibuster and voting to move the healthcare bill to the floor for a vote.

Even outspoken critics of the healthcare bill like Nelson of Nebraska, and Lieberman of Conn. Neither is likely to vote for the bill but they are much more likely to work with the party than conservative GOP memembers whon on saw one vote for closure.

[mjah]

Seems to me, the Republicans fear it not for what it is, but for what it could become.

Yes, as always.

Each party has its behavioral peculiarities, and this is definitely one of the Republicans'.

[aREDSKIN]

So much for being marginalized by conservative Democrats in the Senate.

Push comes to shove and all the conservative Democrats voted for ending the filibuster and voting to move the healthcare bill to the floor for a vote.

Even outspoken critics of the healthcare bill like Nelson of Nebraska, and Lieberman of Conn. Neither is likely to vote for the bill but they are much more likely to work with the party than conservative GOP memembers whon on saw one vote for closure.

Push comes to shove?? A big fat taxpayer funded bribe is more like it. Of course others will claim it's just politics as usual. :puke:

[Ellis]

I liked it better when Senators represented their State and not their political party.

[mjah]

I liked it better when Senators represented their State and not their political party.

Speculation: When it comes to blocking certain bills, many Senators may take a long look at the loudest blocs within their constituency and see little distinction between the two options you've noted.