tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 11/3/2009
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Are Senate centrists trying to broker a comeback for the so-called trigger option?
Two key conservative Democrats say they, along with Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME) haven't given up hope.
"There's a possibility that [triggers could make a comeback]," said Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE). "Right now, ...
publicpolicypolling.blogspot.com - 25 days ago
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publicpolicypolling.blogspot.com —
It looks like Olympia Snowe could have a
pretty hard time getting nominated for another term in...
the Senate as a Republican. There are now more folks in her party who disapprove than approve of Snowe's job performance. 46% of GOP voters think she's ...
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Tough future for Snowe as a Republican
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 25 days ago
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A new survey of Maine from Public Policy
Polling (D) has some dire news for Sen. Olympia...
Snowe (R-ME), with the moderate Republican potentially losing her 2012 Republican primary against a generic conservative challenger -- and by a landslide, no ...
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Poll: Snowe Could Lose 2012 GOP Primary In Landslide To ...
google.com - 10/27/2009
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google.com —
(AP) 1 hour ago WASHINGTON Maine Sen. Olympia
Snowe says she would vote with fellow Republicans to...
block the Democratic health care overhaul if changes are not made to the version Majority Leader Harry Reid outlined this week. The Democrats will ...
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The Associated Press: Snowe would vote to block ...
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On the Trigger, Part VIII
The Page by Mark Halperin —
Getty Nelson , Landrieu whisper of its return. Meanwhile: Blanche Lincoln heads to the Oval Tuesday afternoon.
Long, Twilight Struggle ... for Triggers?
Talking Points Memo —
... Sens. Nelson and Landrieu say they haven't given up hope that they can resurrect a 'triggered' public option with the help of Sen. Snowe. ...
Are Senate Centrists Trying To Mount A Comeback For Snowe's Triggers?
Open Left - Quick Hits's RSS Feed —
... up hope.
"There's a possibility that [triggers could make a comeback]," said Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE). "Right now, we don't know what the actual version of the plan is, because it hasn't come back from CBO...so I think when we get that back, we'll take a look and see what the scoring is, and maybe figure out what chance that plan has to get enough votes. My expectation is that it probably doesn't have enough to get 60 votes to get off the floor if it gets on the floor." http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo...
Nelson, Landrieu Giving CPR to Triggers
Daily Kos —
The crappy idea that just won't die is back, now courtesy Ben Nelson and Mary Landrieu. "There's a possibility that [triggers could make a comeback]," said Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE). "Right now, we don't know what the actual version of the plan is, because it hasn't come back from CBO...so I think when we get that back, we'll take a look and see what the scoring is, and maybe figure out what chance that plan has to get enough votes. My expectation is that it probably doesn't have enough to get 60 votes to get off the floor if it gets on the floor." ...
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voices.washingtonpost.com 10/25/2009 —
“Historically, ‘trigger’ mechanisms have not been successful, and they are not a substitute for a strong public health insurance option,” said Senator Jay Rockefeller in a statement released today. “A ‘trigger’ simply delays price competition, ...
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Landrieu seems to back a trigger —
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From NBC's Ken Strickland As Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid remains shy of the 60 votes he needs to bring his health-care bill to the floor, one of the senators withholding her support appears to be moving away from Reid's bill that ...
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