Democrats could pass major parts of her agenda with narrow majorities. But Republicans are telegraphing that her plans would be dead on arrival if they're in charge.
If I remember right, the Affordable Care Act passed the Senate 60-39 along party lines on December 24, 2009, and passed the House 219-212. That’s really ragged edge stuff. Universal healthcre was considered, but too many votes would have been lost to pass a resolution which incorporated it. They did what they could.
If I remember right, the Affordable Care Act passed the Senate 60-39 along party lines on December 24, 2009, and passed the House 219-212. That’s really ragged edge stuff. Universal healthcre was considered, but too many votes would have been lost to pass a resolution which incorporated it. They did what they could.
Lieberman specifically tanked the public option piece. That would’ve been a strong step towards single payer but we were one vote short.
Yes. Lieberman was the Senator from Connecticut. Many insurance companies HQed there. Without his vote they couldn’t reach cloture
Lieberman had help. Ben Nelson.