Tomorrow is the big election in Alabama. My philosophy has always
been to be surprised by a win rather than be surprised by a loss. The
latest polling is encouraging
As you know, right now the Republicans have a 52-48 majority in the
senate. They passed the horrendous tax bill by 51-49 with Corker
dissenting. If Doug Jones wins in Alabama and if Corker stay true to
his principles, the vote is then 50-50. The Republicans still win
because Pence breaks the tie. So if Jones wins, we need only one
senator to join Corker If Moore wins we need two. We can't stop
fighting against this regime which is destroying our country. I still
believe it is possible to turn around one or two senators. Separately,
rumor has it that Thad Cochran is gravely ill. The Republicans are
praying that he stays alive long enough to be wheeled into the Senate
for the vote. If he stays alive, but can't get to the Senate we are
just about winners. They have an alternate prayer, that he meets his
maker sooner rather than later so the Mississippi Governor can appoint a
new senator in an instant. Here is my thinking.
Susan Collins got snookered. She made a deal with McConnell
that he would get a bill passed which would protect about 13 million
people who are beneficiaries of Obamacare. This is very important to
Collins. This was the reason she voted against repeal. In the light of
day, all reports are that Collins realized she made a stupid deal.
Putting aside the fact that McConnell can't be trusted, Paul Ryan has
said that he was not in on the deal and he has no interest in the deal.
In other words, Collins' deal is dead on arrival. If she is truly a
woman of principle, she must vote against this bill.
McCain claims that he wants to restore regular process to the the
senate. This bill passed with the most irregular process. As the
senators go over the bill, they will see what n horrendous thing it is.
Many huge mistakes have already been identified. Maybe McCain will
cement his legacy as a man of principle by voting "no."
Flake has written a book about his hatred for Trump and everything
he stands for. Trump is bragging that this is his tax bill. Flake is
an independent thinker he can change his mind. He can deny Trump his
triumph.
Supposedly Capito has a problem with denying health benefits to millions. Her state of West Virginia has a huge number of enrollees in Obamacare. Maybe she can be turned.
Murkowski voted against repeal. Now she voted in favor of the
tax bill despite all of those people losing their health insurance.
Murkowski has been bought and paid for. In the bill there is a
provision allowing for oil drilling in the Alaska wilderness. What
does that have to do with taxes you may ask. The answer is "nothing "
She named her price. She's hopeless.
The house and senate are trying to get this done in the
next 10 days. Now is the time to hit the phones and emails. We can still
do it. We need only one or two Senators. To email the senators you use
the last name followed by .senate. gov. So as an example, Flake is www.flake.senate.gov. Phone numbers are as follows;
1.Collins 202-224-2523
2. Capito 202-224-6432
3. Flake 202-224-4521
4. McCain 202-224-2235
5. Moran 202-224-6521
6. Paul 202-224-3521
7. Corker 202-2243344
I threw in Moran because he's from Kansas. Everyone in Kansas
knows that deficit spending was a disaster. I threw in Paul because he
claims to be a man of principle He despises Trump. He's so weird he
might just turn. I argue to the conservatives that I don't need a tax
cut. But with this bi I get a tax cut and my children and grandchildren
pay for it. Corker should be called just to praise him.
Richard Lenter
