Thursday, October 25, 2007

SCHIP to be Voted on Again Today

From Daily Kos...

You've got to like any article that describes the Republicans as, "taken by surprise," and where they, "excoriated Democratic leaders":

Just one week after failing to override President Bush's veto, House Democrats will put a new version of their $35 billion expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program to a vote today, hoping that minor changes will win enough Republicans to beat Bush this round. [...]

At a contentious House GOP meeting with Leavitt on Tuesday night, wavering Republicans pledged that they would stand with the president. But others quietly voiced concerns that the SCHIP showdown is taking a toll on their political prospects.

Decisions, decisions. Vote for a bill that has the overwhelming support of the American people or stand with Mr. 24% and endanger your own job security? What's a rubber stamp Republican to do?

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