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February 8, 2010
Republicans Are Blocking the Jobs Bill
I sincerely hope the DNC is readying the midterm commercials about this one. Brian Beutler reports:
Democrats still don't have enough votes to overcome a filibuster, and unless they can win over at least one Republican, they may adjourn this coming weekend empty-handed.What's the hang up? Republicans are working with Democrats on one key aspect of the legislation: tax breaks for employers who hire new employees. But beyond such a measure, Republicans are balking at supporting a full package. And with Democrats now one vote shy of a 60-vote supermajority, they will need one GOPer to break ranks if they want the package to overcome a filibuster.
The question remains: if the Republicans filibuster a jobs bill in the middle of 9.7 unemployment, and no one makes a big stink about, does it make a sound?
Filed under: Economy || Filibuster || Jobs || Republicans
Posted By Bob Cesca | February 8, 2010 7:20 PM
Comments
Isnt it time for a real filibuster?
Posted by: sukey Pratt ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.bobcesca.com/nav-commenters.gif)
at February 8, 2010 7:43 PM
"does it make a sound?"
Yes, from the MSM it will be, "Americans reject deficit spending"!
And the following news item will be, "Obama fails to create jobs".
Next up will be praise for 'lil Miss Sarah!
Posted by: kansasdem at February 8, 2010 7:53 PM
Unfortunately, without media pressure, the Dems will lose on this--as they have for the past year.
This obstructionism is beyond the pale--if the Dems had done this during the Bush years the MSM would have gone nuts--"in a time of war, et al..blah blah blah..."
A misinformed public is a weapon of mass destruction.
Posted by: JG at February 8, 2010 8:27 PM
