What is Olympia Snowe thinking?
The only mystery left around the Senate Finance Committee’s health reform vote Tuesday is this: What is Olympia Snowe thinking? Full Story »
Posted by Derek HawkinsReview
Conversely, a yes today can switch overnight if she feels Democratic leadership stepped all over her concerns while shaping the legislation. As Democrats’ last best hope at winning a GOP vote, Snowe will continue to hold a good deal of sway. If she votes no, some observers may start ringing the reconciliation bell – a rookie mistake, according to some insiders. Nevertheless, if Snowe votes no, there will be consideration — and certainly speculation — about a reconciliation track, the use of a procedural effort that requires only a simple majority to pass legislation.
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