No hard count, but optimism, in Senate

the Pajama Pundit — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:13:14 GMT

Good luck guys -- based on what I've seen this week from both Democrats and Republicans, you are going to need it.

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No hard count, but optimism, in Senate

LoOK — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:14:25 GMT

Weren't our leaders confident last time?

We need real leadership here and not partisan attacks that blame eachother for the failures of the government. People are really struggling, and all these senators can do is point fingers.

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No hard count, but optimism, in Senate

JAB — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:19:50 GMT

House Republicans need a swift kick.

No hard count, but optimism, in Senate

Donna M, Redding CT — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:21:28 GMT

Hopefully the senators will deem this pkg worthy of passage. I have to count on my elected official to understand the business of legislation and act on my behalf. Today I was flabberghasted to see a clip (don't recall which network) of a Congressman (I think from TN) say that his constituents didn't want him to pass the bill so he voted against it because he doesn't want them to think he thinks he is smarter than they are, or words to that effect. Blew me away. Do we not hire doctors and lawyers and CPAs to act in our best interest because they are more educated in the matter for which we need them? Why on earth don't people feel the same way about their elected officials? Why don't people want brilliant, educated, thoughtful representation in Congress?

No hard count, but optimism, in Senate

Elmer, Seattle — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:28:28 GMT

Obama gave a lot of positives for the taxpayer in this bill today during a stump speech. Why in the world won't the rest of the politicians explain to their voters who, what, and why about this bill like Obama tried to relay to the nation. Taxpayers are not stupid but the word "bailout" does really turn them on. If the representatives would go to their districts with a message other than "this is not good but we have to do something" approach the nation could come together and move on like Americans. Politicians of both parties prove once again they live in the land of "no necks'.

No hard count, but optimism, in Senate

Doug — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:29:27 GMT

Sounds like the same vote counting skills as the House leadership had when the House voted on the bailout.

No hard count, but optimism, in Senate

Angellight — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:30:59 GMT

Will not pass in the house. Two many people against the bill still, and too, they are up for election.

No hard count, but optimism, in Senate

katiec Pekin, IL — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:44:09 GMT

I am so angry that the republicans have added
earmarks to the bill.
This is a critical time for our country and, yet,
all they can do is play politics as usual.
You would think they would be rushing to help
clean up the diasters they have created these
last eight years.
How anyone can support ANY republican is beyond
me.

No hard count, but optimism, in Senate

justthinkinoutloud — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:01:53 GMT

Woulldn't you know that the repukes attached tax cuts for corporations to get this bill done. I want the elections to come quicker so we can vote this corrupt and incompetant party out of office, the whole country is sick of them, all they have to talk about is tax cuts, give us a break.

No hard count, but optimism, in Senate

Brenna1975 — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:13:21 GMT

mmmmm, didn't McCain say he would not accept any earmarks on this bill?

No hard count, but optimism, in Senate

acs chicago, il — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:14:26 GMT

This isn't what we need. What we need is for the house and senate to put a bill in effect that will make all the banks lower their interest rates while americans get back on they're feet.

If this was an average American saying that they were having financial trouble the bank says so what? But now that the bank is in trouble they don't want to have to renegotiate or come up with a plan to help average Americans they just want to get bailed out so they can take avantage of Americans again!!!!!

THIS WHOLE MESS IRITATES ME TO NO END!!!!!!