We all know that a few votes were bought and paid for to get health care through the Senate. As the days wear on, we'll find out how many votes were actually paid for with health care dollars.
As the title says, consequences have elections. Many dems are looking to shore up their support in their home states, to help not live the consequences of their votes.
Chris Dodd is the latest person whose vote was actually bought, though it wasn't as published. Though I assume he actually supported this bill, he was still in trouble of being re-elected. Why not through $100,000,000 his way????
Health bill money for hospital sought by Dodd - washingtonpost.com
Within the article, it talks about many other deals being struck as well, though it doesn't mention them specifically.
Dan
As the title says, consequences have elections. Many dems are looking to shore up their support in their home states, to help not live the consequences of their votes.
Chris Dodd is the latest person whose vote was actually bought, though it wasn't as published. Though I assume he actually supported this bill, he was still in trouble of being re-elected. Why not through $100,000,000 his way????
Health bill money for hospital sought by Dodd - washingtonpost.com
Within the article, it talks about many other deals being struck as well, though it doesn't mention them specifically.
Dan