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In reply to the discussion: Senator Casey Stirs Local Debate Over Contraception Vote [View all]Mc Mike
(9,111 posts)25. I'm with you on this one. But I paid attention to Bob's dad, the gov.
So my expectations weren't as high. Remember the 'Have a Heart, Governor Casey' campaign? I was on-board that one, as a Dem progressive attacking the Gov's repuglican leanings on health-care cuts.
Locally, we win elections, then we have to spend our time and energy to lobby the conservative Dems we can get in to office. Lobbying a repug like Toomey or Corbett (or Santorum or Gingrich) is like beating your head against the wall. Still, wouldn't it be nice if our Dems would deliver to us, the base constituents, on what they know to be our 'red meat' issues? The repugs always do so for their base.
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For him it is strictly a religious issue because he is a catholic. I don't agree with his vote
southernyankeebelle
Mar 2012
#1
Yes I will agree with you on that. As a female catholic it disappoints me. I am glad to see he has
southernyankeebelle
Mar 2012
#5
Isn't it crazy that nobody is talking about how Santorum and gingrich are doing the same? NT
Mc Mike
Mar 2012
#19
That's one of the few votes I don't agree with. I'm waiting for the fervor to die down a bit before
HopeHoops
Mar 2012
#9
It isn't just him, that's true of all of their offices, but he at least responds.
HopeHoops
Mar 2012
#12