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Over/Under

by BooMan
Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 03:08:27 PM EST

What's your bet on the final tally? We need 217 to win. I'm going to be optimistic and guess 223. As of now, it looks like it will be 220 if Stupak gets language in the executive order that doesn't make pro-choicers bolt. But I think there will be a few more that come over at the last moment. What's your over/under?

Over/Under | 22 comments (22 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

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mine is 222 min, 226 max,
I can't wait until this part of voting is over, I am transfixed watching this today although it's hard to listen to the Reps.

Well since we know that armageddon begins today or is it tomorrow, is everyone ready.

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by diane101 (dianed101 @ yahoo.com) on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 03:21:47 PM EST

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I've got my water bottles and flashlights ready. What should I use for the boils that will cover my body - I know I'm not getting called up.

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by Teacher Toni (tacoralatyahoodotcom) on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 03:36:09 PM EST
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Just what does Armageddon entail? Something about Locusts, right? Is it followed by the Rapture? Maybe the fundies will wrap themselves up in plastic sheeting and duct tape.

Or something like this:

Video from Six Feet Under "In case of Rapture" episode.

by RandyH on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 03:46:15 PM EST
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217 (none / 0)

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Just sufficient to pass, because there is less backbone under our chosen representatives than you presume BooMan.

"But I will not let myself be reduced to silence."

by Oui on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 03:27:52 PM EST

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I've gone from 217 2 weeks ago, to 222 now.

I'm going with 222.

by seabe on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 03:28:12 PM EST

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I would guess at least 220 Dem's and maybe a couple more.

The real question for me is whether there are one or two smart Republicans who see the train that's about to run them over and vote to be on the right side of history. Maybe Mr Cao of Louisiana? Anyone else with a conscience?

by RandyH on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 03:31:57 PM EST

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Cao is the only possible vote from the GOP.

by BooMan on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 03:37:29 PM EST
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When the House passed their bill with little room to spare, I felt at the time that Pelosi engineered it that way to allow those members with compelling political reasons to vote against it.

This time I suspect the idea is to swell the total a little, to 225 or more. I say this because I think the White House is aware that the optics of a larger than expected margin of victory would be helpful in generating momentum as the spotlight shifts to the Senate and out into the political airstream after that.

by Fighting Bill on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 03:50:47 PM EST

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225. I think some of the windbaggers will feel the momentum and realize that voting "yes" gives them better cover than "no". Anybody know if House rules allow the changing of votes after the tally is in?

FDR's response to progressive demands: "I agree. Now go out and make me do it."

by DaveW on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 04:00:17 PM EST

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219

The difference between theists and atheists is that the atheists don't set the theists on fire for refusing to agree with them.

by KNUCKLEHEAD on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 04:06:00 PM EST

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I'll go big. 230.

mbr + dv + woyg

by keirdubois (keir@mybandrocks.com) on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 04:20:25 PM EST

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I'm thinking bigger, like you, 228-230. And I have no idea why. Just a gut feeling, I guess.

by Mum on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 04:31:29 PM EST
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Stupak just got his pony. 230+, the historical element of health reform's passage opens the floodgates

by eclecticbrotha on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 04:31:30 PM EST

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Yes, the deal is done!

by Quentin on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 04:51:08 PM EST
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I'm thinking that the final tally will be a bit closer than it ought to be, because Pelosi will "release" a few Democrats who represent politically regressive districts and allow them to vote 'No." I hate that kind of chickenshit politics.

by eagleye on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 04:56:33 PM EST

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We'll soon see. I think she also has a stake in a little better vote than a squeaker.

FDR's response to progressive demands: "I agree. Now go out and make me do it."

by DaveW on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 07:12:27 PM EST
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It depends on how many are going to vote with history once passage is assured.

Minimum 220
Maximum 253 (whole caucus)

Likely 225 (I'm a little bit more optimistic on the vote with history angle)

50 states, 210 media market, 435 Congressional Districts, 3080 counties, 192,480 precincts

by TarheelDem on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 05:01:47 PM EST

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225;for unknown reasons..

by americanforliberty on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 05:35:33 PM EST

anything over the minimum required (none / 1)

will surprise me. ergo, l think it'll squeak by with 217-218.

there've been too many lines drawn in the sand for most of the traitorous d's to back down now.

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 06:04:58 PM EST

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The question should be: Now that the "deemed passed" is out and there are two separate bills, will Blue Dogs welsh and not vote for the fix bill?

Another question that arose as I drove home is will the Senate amend the fix bill and send it back again to the House? Some GOP Congressman was predicting that.

by The Voice In The Wilderness on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 06:12:18 PM EST

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Not quite 223. And I didn't see a rush to be in on history.

Stupak is going to get White House support in the primary against Connie Saltonstall.

Now, can Reid deliver this time?

50 states, 210 media market, 435 Congressional Districts, 3080 counties, 192,480 precincts

by TarheelDem on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 11:43:50 PM EST

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Since you haven't got a thread on the actual vote yet -- well, by now everyone knows how it turned out. Congratulations to all. I just wanted to say this: I believe I just saw the Republican Party turn into a fringe party. I say this because they are totally and irreversibly committed to a losing proposition.

by priscianus jr on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 11:45:12 PM EST

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