Why Can't The Majority Act?

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

Me thinks politically the Democrats are hesitant to act without  
substantial Republican support to avoid it as a campaign issue (the  
yell of socialism) djf


Begin forwarded message:

From: Robert Atkinson <rca53 () columbia edu>
Date: September 26, 2008 1:36:30 PM EDT
To: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Subject: Why Can't The Majority Act?

Dave,

Can anyone on IP explain how the Republican minority in the House can  
block the “bail out” when the Democrats control both houses of  
Congress and the Senate Republicans are for the proposal and won’t  
filibuster?  Why can’t Pelosi and Reid simply ram it through? What’s  
the point of having the majority if it can’t be wielded in a situation  
such as this? The White House will sign whatever the Congress enacts  
so is the problem lack of Congressional leadership?

Bob




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