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Originally Posted by KSigkid
Or perhaps it's a bit of a weighing game. Say you're a Senator who is opposed to most of the stimulus package, but supports a couple of the provisions. Are you going to risk angering your party leadership and your constituents over a couple issues that may be minor in light of the big picture? Same question if you're generally in favor of the stimulus but have problems with a couple of issues.
I think, short of the floor/committee debate and sound bytes with the media, Congresspeople are a bit limited in what they can actually do.
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in my opinion, YES... it is not about party leadership or "constituents"... because that makes it a game, and it is not suppose to be...
and before you call me on it, yes, I am an idealist, and yes, I know it is never going to happen, but that does not mean I am not right
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