Originally Posted by Phil Hoskins
So if I understand the logic (what little there may be), the Republicans in the House voted against th4e bill solely because they had their feelings hurt?

I doubt that. They voted against it because they were afraid of being voted out in November if they supported the bill.

The party that stands for small government cannot be seen as supporting a bill that costs the taxpayers that much money for stabilizing the financial sector (that money is only saved for national defense and wars in Iraq/Afghanistan).

Look for the Republicans to sign pretty much the same bill in when they come back on Thursday or shortly after.


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