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2 years, 9 months ago about Ted Kennedy Death

Will Ted Kennedy's death have an influence on the fate of Health Care Reform?

Do you think that Ted Kennedy's death will have any impact on the fate of Health Care Reform. Will the lack of his vote in the Senate make it harder for Democrats to pass a bill? Will Democrats become more determined to pass a bill in his honor? What do you think?
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chrisbachmann | 2 years, 9 months ago
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Yes. While the Democrats have a wide majority in the Senate, the biggest obstacle to the bills passing depends on the moderate and conservative Democrats. Even if the bill goes through the reconciliation process, it will still be a tough vote. Since Massachusetts' Governor can not appoint a temporary successor, there could be a several month gap until there is a new member. Therefore, it will be up to VP Biden and other lions to come forward and push for reform and get the moderates and "Conserva-dems" in line.

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teflashfire | 2 years, 9 months ago
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Since Ted Kennedy is likely to be replaced by another Democrat, the ultimate answer is "no". While Kennedy was a powerful voice for the bill, the opposition is currently much more vocal than he could ever be.

There is a chance, however small, that Kennedy will be "memorialized" with this bill. Here's hoping!

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sunshine09 | 2 years, 9 months ago
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I think it will continue. Ted Kennedy (as many Kennedy family members were for the "People"). I do not think the lack of votes will effect this bill. If not for the people, but in memory of what a wonderful person and a "people" person Ted Kennedy stood for. Someone will pick up where he left off and make sure it gets the attention that is needed for the bill to pass.

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dsull04 | 2 years, 9 months ago
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I think it will because the rebublicans now have the popular vote and without Kennedy I think health care will fall drastically because I truly beleive he was the only one ibn our government actually fighting for health care. He was the only one that really cared. Health care will never be the same without ted kennedy.

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dsull04 | 2 years, 9 months ago Report

well would u rather me have lied

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xds | 2 years, 9 months ago Report

No offense, for many of us I hope you are wrong.

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bnourse | 2 years, 9 months ago
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I think that Kennedy's efforts to get Massachusetts' state legislature to pass a law allowing him to be quickly replaced shows that he himself believed his death (or at least inability to participate) would adversely affect the prospects of health care reform.

It's a measure of his dedication to the cause that he spent what he had to know were his last days pushing to do what he could, while he could.

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buttonpusher | 2 years, 9 months ago
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Yes I think it will have an impact on the bill. Ted Kennedy
had fought for health care reform in this country for decades.
It was one of his top four areas, along with civil rights, education
and immigration. He had a great influencing way to sway other
members onto his side of an argument. He also had a vast education
and experience on this type of reform. He had a lot of power
of influence on both parties sides in this issue. I believe with his
influence being gone it will make a difference in the outcome of this bill.

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defolts | 2 years, 9 months ago Report

I did not care for his immigration views but he fought the good fight on civil rights, he cared about the middle and lower classes in this country. Ted may have had person flaws ( who doesn't ) but he was truly one of the greats.
I hope we finally get health care passed and join the rest of the industrialized world.

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