Comments on: Parsing The Waxman-Markey Vote

By: Jay Henderson

Jay Henderson — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:49:35 +0000

@Chris - Boucher (D-VA9) is rumored to be considering retirement. He made a lot of noises about contributing to the weakening of Waxman-Markey AND he got carbon-sequestration provisions in the bill which will translate into multi-million-dollar earmarks. Of course, only the first several years have been weakened, and the real damage will kick in with a vengeance after most constituents have forgotten who voted for what. By the time his UMWA supporters realize they've been had, he'll be long gone.

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:42:41 +0000

McHughs’ district is toast anyway. NY is due to loose 2 seats after the next census. By all accounts, the 23rd will be parceled up and rolled into “safe” democrat districts (Syracuse/Utica). But, why would a SW Virginia coal country rep vote “yes”? How many of these guys are “invested” in green energy stock?

By: foutsc

foutsc — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:43:18 +0000

Pelosi and her husband own “green” investments. They’re shooting craps with our money…

By: James Shott

James Shott — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:08:30 +0000

I like the name “Taxman-Marxist.”

I also think it’s interesting that Patrick Kennedy was “called home” from alcohol rehab to vote.