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FTR, I'm glad that the skinny repeal failed, but I do find the self-congratulatory attitude amongst anti-repeal activists to be somewhat amusing. -- (edited)

Posted by IrishStephen (aka Sceire) Jul 28 '17, 11:19

I mean it's not like any of the Democrats were ever going to vote for the skinny repeal, and I highly doubt any of the Republicans that voted no did so was because activists on the left protested against the bill's passing.

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There's a lot to celebrate in this vote though. An acknowledgment that bipartisanship is still alive - con_carne Jul 28, 11:39
I think the public outrage played a large part in holding the Democratic coalition together, for once. -- nm - znufrii Jul 28, 11:31 1
- this -- nm - Beaker Jul 28, 11:32
I think you underestimate the effect of all those nationwide voices -- nm - crash davis Jul 28, 11:20 1
- I dunno. Most Republicans ignored their voters and still tried to kill healthcare in this country anyway. - David Jul 28, 11:28

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FTR, I'm glad that the skinny repeal failed, but I do find the self-congratulatory attitude amongst anti-repeal activists to be somewhat amusing. -- (edited)

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