Scott Brown

[Frank M 181]

 

Looking like a RINO for sure!

 

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Brown, 4 others in GOP break ranks to advance jobs bill

Measure would extend tax relief for employers

WASHINGTON - Senator Scott Brown came into office as someone who could deliver the pivotal vote for the GOP to halt Democratic initiatives. But yesterday, Brown delivered for the Democrats, helping them advance a jobs bill President Obama and his party seek.

 

In one of his first actions in the chamber, the freshman Bay State Republican joined four of his GOP colleagues in deciding to end debate on the $15 billion bill, allowing the Senate to avoid a filibuster and move ahead to a final vote, which requires a simple majority. The tally was 62 to 30.

 

The support by Brown and other GOP lawmakers could represent a critical psychological break for the Senate, which has been mired in bitter partisan fights over everything from the massive health care package to uncontroversial presidential nominations.

 

“I think he and I are going to do a lot of music together,’’ said Senator George V. Voinovich, a moderate Ohio Republican who also voted to advance the jobs package.

 

“I came to Washington to be an independent voice, to put politics aside, and to do everything in my power to help create jobs for Massachusetts families,’’ Brown said in a statement explaining his vote. “All of us, Republicans and Democrats, have to work together to get our economy back on track. I hope my vote today is a strong step toward restoring bipartisanship in Washington.’’

 

Brown said the bill, which would give a break on Social Security taxes to employers who hire the jobless, is “not perfect.’’ But “I voted for it because it contains measures that will help put people back to work,’’ he said.

 

When Brown’s seat was held by the late senator Edward M. Kennedy and then by Paul Kirk, Democrats had, at least in theory, the 60 votes needed to break GOP filibusters.

 

Brown’s upset election last month ended that possibility, forcing Senate Democratic leaders to woo Republicans to advance their bills. Yesterday, Brown and Voinovich were joined by Republican counterparts Kit Bond of Missouri and Olympia J. Snowe and Susan M. Collins, both of Maine. Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson was the only Democrat to vote against the jobs package.

 

On the Senate’s first day back after a holiday recess, Brown was already on the floor ready to vote when the roll call began. He became the first vote on the first roll call of the week.

 

His alacrity - unusual in a chamber where senators routinely wander about, chatting with colleagues and ignoring the calling of their names until the last minute - could be attributed to freshman eagerness, seasoned political savvy, or both. When lawmakers decide to oppose their leadership, many vote quickly, before anyone can pressure them to switch their votes, then leave the chamber.

 

Brown spoke with leadership in both parties before he cast his vote, said Colin Reed, spokesman. And Democrats, who have been incessantly battling the minority party, were delighted.

 

“I hope this is the beginning of a new day here in the Senate. Whether this new day was created by the new senator from Massachusetts or some other reason, I’m very, very happy that we were able to get this done,’’ Harry Reid, Democrat of Nevada and the Senate majority leader, said on the floor after the vote.

 

Obama offered his congratulations. “I’m grateful to the Democratic and Republican senators who voted to support these investments in infrastructure and small businesses,’’ he said last night. “This is one of many efforts we need to tackle our economic challenges, and we will continue to work with Congress on additional job creation measures.’’

 

The measure would extend the Social Security tax break to eligible employers through December and give an extra $1,000 per employee credit if the worker stays on the job for at least a year. The measure also includes an extension of popular highway programs.

 

The jobs bill is a scaled-back version of a $174 billion package the House approved in December. It is also significantly smaller than a Senate measure that had been floated by a bipartisan team of lawmakers. But leaders believe they are more likely to win approval of incremental items on a jobs agenda.

 

Snowe said she hoped that the vote was the beginning of more bipartisan cooperation in the Senate, but cautioned that Democrats needed to offer a hand of cooperation as well.

 

Senator John Cornyn, Republican of Texas and chairman of the national Republican Senatorial Committee, said Brown did not upset the GOP leadership with his vote.

 

“This was a procedural vote. There was no sort of insistence by leadership that this was a place where we plant our flag or make our stand,’’ Cornyn said.

[NewbieJr 541]

“I came to Washington to be an independent voice, to put politics aside, and to do everything in my power to help create jobs for Massachusetts families,’’ Brown said in a statement explaining his vote. “All of us, Republicans and Democrats, have to work together to get our economy back on track. I hope my vote today is a strong step toward restoring bipartisanship in Washington.’’

 

I may end up liking this Brown cat. More guys like him, on both sides of the aisle, is the only way this economy gets turned around.

[JTB 52]

Let me get this str8....An elephant plays fairly with a jackass and you laugh at that?

[Sho Nuff 720]

Wow...one bill and Frank the shill is laughing.

Seriously...why take any of your political honks on this board seriously ever.

Its all "GOP" this..."repubs" that.

Or "lefty" this "dems" that.

 

Just freaking tiring with all the partisan crap on boards like this.

All of you are simply sheep parroting one party or another non-stop. Does it not get old to you?

[Voice_Of_Reason 0]

I actually like Brown and think you posting this Frank only loses your credibility. He is doing what all politicians should do. Be a representitive of his voters.

 

 

 

itsatip that acting like those you despise only makes you look the same as them

[RLLD 4,275]

I actually like Brown and think you posting this Frank only loses your credibility. He is doing what all politicians should do. Be a representitive of his voters.

itsatip that acting like those you despise only makes you look the same as them

 

[NorthernVike 2,096]

I actually like Brown and think you posting this Frank only loses your credibility. He is doing what all politicians should do. Be a representitive of his voters.

itsatip that acting like those you despise only makes you look the same as them

 

 

Me thinks this thread isn't going the way Franky boy wanted it to go

[NorthernVike 2,096]

itsatip franky, if you are going to post about Scott Brown make it interesting Like this pic of his daughters in bikinis

[Voice_Of_Reason 0]

itsatip franky, if you are going to post about Scott Brown make it interesting Like this pic of his daughters in bikinis

Winnah

[GutterBoy 2,900]

Frank M has less respect than a colostomy bag.

[surferskin 31]

Anyone that thought Brown would be a straight party line GOP vote was naive. But with that said, if he sides with Dems on the Healthcare...I'll definitely be disappointed.

[GutterBoy 2,900]

Anyone that thought Brown would be a straight party line GOP vote was naive. But with that said, if he sides with Dems on the Healthcare...I'll definitely be disappointed.

 

Depends on the version of healthcare. He's on record as saying he opposes both the senate and house bills.

[Frank M 181]

I actually like Brown and think you posting this Frank only loses your credibility. He is doing what all politicians should do. Be a representitive of his voters.

itsatip that acting like those you despise only makes you look the same as them

 

 

 

First off, I don't despise anybody. Second of all, rat's ass about credibility. Third, I posted this because I think it's funny that after all the rejoicing about being able to block Democrats after this guy gets voted in, he breaks with the Republicans on one of the first bills he votes on.

 

I like the guy.

[JTB 52]

 

First off, I don't despise anybody. Second of all, rat's ass about credibility. Third, I posted this because I think it's funny that after all the rejoicing about being able to block Democrats after this guy gets voted in, he breaks with the Republicans on one of the first bills he votes on.

 

I like the guy.

 

 

Feeble attempt to save face Frank.

[Frank M 181]

Wow...one bill and Frank the shill is laughing.

Seriously...why take any of your political honks on this board seriously ever.

Its all "GOP" this..."repubs" that.

Or "lefty" this "dems" that.

 

Just freaking tiring with all the partisan crap on boards like this.

All of you are simply sheep parroting one party or another non-stop. Does it not get old to you?

 

 

You can always choose not to take part. Of course, that won't help you later when you're spanking your monkey over how "above it all" you are.

 

And fock off while your at it.

[Frank M 181]

Feeble attempt to save face Frank.

 

What exactly do I need to save face for, oh wise one?

[Frank M 181]

Frank M has less respect than a colostomy bag.

 

 

Pot-kettle.

[Frank M 181]

itsatip franky, if you are going to post about Scott Brown make it interesting Like this pic of his daughters in bikinis

 

One of them said she might pose nude.

 

Link

[Frank M 181]

Let me get this str8....An elephant plays fairly with a jackass and you laugh at that?

 

 

No, just laughing at the resident Reps.

[Voice_Of_Reason 0]

Feeble attempt to save face Frank.

[Voice_Of_Reason 0]

 

First off, I don't despise anybody. Second of all, rat's ass about credibility. Third, I posted this because I think it's funny that after all the rejoicing about being able to block Democrats after this guy gets voted in, he breaks with the Republicans on one of the first bills he votes on.

 

I like the guy.

So...are you saying that RP and Flahawker have no credibility problems here, or that you just don't care if you look just like them?

[Sho Nuff 720]

 

You can always choose not to take part. Of course, that won't help you later when you're spanking your monkey over how "above it all" you are.

 

And fock off while your at it.

 

Sure I could...but more fun to keep mocking your partisan BS instead.

[Sho Nuff 720]

No, just laughing at the resident Reps.

 

Seems more like everyone else laughing at you for being just like those you are trying to laugh at.

But you still don't get it.

[Frank M 181]

Sure I could...but more fun to keep mocking your partisan BS instead.

 

 

Unlike your fake ass, I never claimed to be non-partisan.

 

HTH

[JTB 52]

What exactly do I need to save face for, oh wise one?

 

 

You tell me. You are the one who felt the need to explaine yourself Frank.

[Frank M 181]

So...are you saying that RP and Flahawker have no credibility problems here, or that you just don't care if you look just like them?

 

No, I'm saying this is the Geek Bored, and if anyone is concerned about credibility, they're at the wrong place.

[Frank M 181]

You tell me. You are the one who felt the need to explaine yourself Frank.

 

I'd answer that if it made sense.

[Frank M 181]

Seems more like everyone else laughing at you for being just like those you are trying to laugh at.

But you still don't get it.

 

Actually, it seems to me that a bunch of people rushed in crying, you the most of all.

[JTB 52]

I'd answer that if it made sense.

 

 

You posted this:

 

QUOTE(Frank M @ Feb 23 2010, 10:55 AM)

 

 

First off, I don't despise anybody. Second of all, rat's ass about credibility. Third, I posted this because I think it's funny that after all the rejoicing about being able to block Democrats after this guy gets voted in, he breaks with the Republicans on one of the first bills he votes on.

 

I like the guy.

 

I'm suggesting you made this post in an attempt to save face from all the unexpected replies you got in reference to your thread. You felt the need to explaine why you were laughing in your origonal post. Hence, saving face Frank.

[Frank M 181]

You posted this:

 

QUOTE(Frank M @ Feb 23 2010, 10:55 AM)

 

 

First off, I don't despise anybody. Second of all, rat's ass about credibility. Third, I posted this because I think it's funny that after all the rejoicing about being able to block Democrats after this guy gets voted in, he breaks with the Republicans on one of the first bills he votes on.

 

I like the guy.

 

I'm suggesting you made this post in an attempt to save face from all the unexpected replies you got in reference to your thread. You felt the need to explaine why you were laughing in your origonal post. Hence, saving face Frank.

 

 

If you say so.

 

So, once again, how's that whole "Fock you, Obama" thing going now?

 

ETA None of those responses was unexpected. Actually, as the most vocal political hacks here are Republican, I expected a lot of whining.

[Voice_Of_Reason 0]

No, I'm saying this is the Geek Bored, and if anyone is concerned about credibility, they're at the wrong place.

So you are fine with being the exact but opposite spectrum of RP?

 

If that's what you are aiming for......congrats!

[surferskin 31]

 

If you say so.

 

So, once again, how's that whole "Fock you, Obama" thing going now?

 

ETA None of those responses was unexpected. Actually, as the most vocal political hacks here are Republican, I expected a lot of whining.

The Mass. election was still a fock you to Obama. That hasn't changed.

[NewbieJr 541]

No, I'm saying this is the Geek Bored, and if anyone is concerned about credibility, they're at the wrong place.

I'm not saying I'm neccessarily 'concerned' about it, but in six years, I've managed to maintain my high level of credibility.

[Sho Nuff 720]

Unlike your fake ass, I never claimed to be non-partisan.

 

HTH

 

Fake?

Nice try sizzle chest.

[JTB 52]

 

If you say so.

 

So, once again, how's that whole "Fock you, Obama" thing going now?

ETA None of those responses was unexpected. Actually, as the most vocal political hacks here are Republican, I expected a lot of whining.

 

 

I root for America, not Obama or anyone else who attempts to screw up the country Frank.

[Sho Nuff 720]

ETA None of those responses was unexpected. Actually, as the most vocal political hacks here are Republican, I expected a lot of whining.

 

You calling anyone else a political hack is funny too.

[Frank M 181]

I root for America, not Obama or anyone else who attempts to screw up the country Frank.

 

 

Of course you do.

 

Way to be a patriot.

[Frank M 181]

So you are fine with being the exact but opposite spectrum of RP?

 

If that's what you are aiming for......congrats!

 

 

If I think it's entertaining to me, sure. I don't care.

[Frank M 181]

You calling anyone else a political hack is funny too.

 

Glad I could make you laugh.

 

Kepp fighting the good fight, dooshnozzle!

[Frank M 181]

I'm not saying I'm neccessarily 'concerned' about it, but in six years, I've managed to maintain my high level of credibility.

 

I find you credible enough........for me to poop on!