VIDEO- Judd Gregg, Republican: “51 votes for your position, you win.”

[Cal]

“The idea that it is outside the rules to proceed within the rules is a very unique view on the rules… The point is this: If you’ve got 51 votes for your position, you win.”

– Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH), defending the use of the budget reconciliation process to pass legislation in 2005.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjD3gHZ2F6w&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - Sen. Judd Gregg - reconciliation appropriate, supported by Senate rules... on March 16, 2005[/ame]

Read more @ Historic Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

As Ezra Klien points out, At the time Gregg made this statment, Dems were pushing against re-conconciliation. It's amazing how both sides of the aisle support things when it will help them but oppose them when it helps the other side. Although I can see why Dems tried to block the use of re-conciliation on Republican agenda than Republicans blocking Healthcare Reform that includes many of their proposals from times past.

 

[Sarah G]

“The idea that it is outside the rules to proceed within the rules is a very unique view on the rules… The point is this: If you’ve got 51 votes for your position, you win.”

– Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH), defending the use of the budget reconciliation process to pass legislation in 2005.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjD3gHZ2F6w&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - Sen. Judd Gregg - reconciliation appropriate, supported by Senate rules... on March 16, 2005[/ame]

Read more @ Historic Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

As Ezra Klien points out, At the time Gregg made this statment, Dems were pushing against re-conconciliation. It's amazing how both sides of the aisle support things when it will help them but oppose them when it helps the other side. Although I can see why Dems tried to block the use of re-conciliation on Republican agenda than Republicans blocking Healthcare Reform that includes many of their proposals from times past.

Gregg can be alright sometimes..

 

[The Rabbi]

Yeah. Except the Republicans did NOT use reconciliation to get judges approved.
Democrats will try to use it to take control of 1/6th of the economy.
See the difference?

 

[Xenophon]

Too bad health care is not budget legislation, so its not the same thing, isn't it.

 

[oreo]

“The idea that it is outside the rules to proceed within the rules is a very unique view on the rules… The point is this: If you’ve got 51 votes for your position, you win.”

– Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH), defending the use of the budget reconciliation process to pass legislation in 2005.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjD3gHZ2F6w&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - Sen. Judd Gregg - reconciliation appropriate, supported by Senate rules... on March 16, 2005[/ame]

Read more @ Historic Quote of the Day -- Political Wire

As Ezra Klien points out, At the time Gregg made this statment, Dems were pushing against re-conconciliation. It's amazing how both sides of the aisle support things when it will help them but oppose them when it helps the other side. Although I can see why Dems tried to block the use of re-conciliation on Republican agenda than Republicans blocking Healthcare Reform that includes many of their proposals from times past.

If Democrats do this--it will be the end of them for many decades.
We are not talking about budgetery concerns which has been used in the past. We are talking about something that will affect every American in this county & 6% of this entire economy.

And here is the reason why: Paul Ryan's comments

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V_kSMKKZFw[/ame]

 

[potter 58]

oh horse shit - what the hell did the Contract with America stuff have to do with the budget

Contract with America Press

 

[oreo]

oh horse shit - what the hell did the Contract with America stuff have to do with the budget

Contract with America Press

Funny but I don't remember Paul Ryan mentioning the contract with America--LOL

BUT NICE TRY!--

Maybe you should actually WATCH THE video before replying?

 

[potter 58]

so who the fuck made Ryan the last word on reconciliation, because it appears you repubs seem to be able to bend it whenever it fits your agenda

 

[The Rabbi]

so who the fuck made Ryan the last word on reconciliation, because it appears you repubs seem to be able to bend it whenever it fits your agenda

When dd Republicans ever use reconciliation to circumvent normal legislative procedure?

 

[Avatar4321]

Seriously, is there something you guys don't understand? Why is it you seem unable to tell the difference between a budget bill and system changing legislation? It's really not that difficult.