Healthcare repeal fails

[joeydb]

I think people are missing the point. This is just the beginning of the repeal process.

The Democrats passed this law last year along party lines. Not one Republican voted for it.

Many Democrats who voted for it got creamed at the polls. Fortunately for them, there weren't that many Democrats up for re-election in the Senate due to the Class I, II, and III system that splits up the 6 year terms to 1/3 up for vote every 2 years.

2012 is a different story. And now, when given the opportunity to undo this horrible law, the Democrats again were the only party opposing appeal. They had to do it, because if not, the repeal motion goes to the president's desk, where he can't just "vote present". He'd need to act, and by denying repeal he will once again affirm "Hey, 70% of the citizens hate this law, but tough sh*t... we're maintaining government control of your healthcare". Not a good thing for him.

The Senate Democrats transparently allowed many of their endangered members to symbolically vote for the appeal, since they were sure they'd defeat it. But again, the party reaffirmed their dedication to taking over the lives of American citizens while exempting themselves and the unions through waivers. It's a long time from now, but 2012 will be another red tidal wave if they don't smarten up, and fast.

Even though the outright repeal has stalled, the House can still de-fund the bill totally, while the court action continues on the unconstitutional law, so that the Senate Democrats may well find that they took a stand in this case for nothing. Think Custer at Little Big Horn...