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Post by Gram Pop on Sept 7, 2015 19:20:09 GMT -5
Just remember that members of Congress generally like their jobs and work hard to get reelected. The fallout from the last shutdown is definitely on their minds. Check out this recent poll: PollScroll down to questions 92 and 93. Ignoring these numbers would be very dangerous for any incumbent. While there are many good reasons for passing a budget and keeping the government running, I will settle for the self-interest of our elected representatives if that is what it takes.
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Post by cafeta on Sept 7, 2015 21:19:52 GMT -5
Just remember that members of Congress generally like their jobs and work hard to get reelected. The fallout from the last shutdown is definitely on their minds. Check out this recent poll: PollScroll down to questions 92 and 93. Ignoring these numbers would be very dangerous for any incumbent. While there are many good reasons for passing a budget and keeping the government running, I will settle for the self-interest of our elected representatives if that is what it takes. Interesting poll, I like polls. (Here comes the but). But what was the sample size, numerically, geographically, etc? I'm sure if I had clicked on the "more info" button, the answers may have been there, but I didn't want to go that deep. So, because there was no summary of the data pool, this just falls into the infotainment category for me. Also, it notes that most would blame the republicans, as was the mood last time. Boy, we sure saw them punished in the midterm elections. Maybe they've learned! (Which, in fact, is my fear). That said, my gut feel is that this is all academic. I wager no shutdown this cycle.
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Post by gary on Sept 7, 2015 21:29:26 GMT -5
The members of Congress not viewing the effect of a shutdown nationally will be looking at this based on the mood in their own districts, so you'd need polls of all their districts to get a realistic idea of their self-interested motivation with respect to a government shutdown.
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Post by jessejames on Sept 8, 2015 10:05:06 GMT -5
Are any offers going out today? This would be helpful info for the purpose of keeping the cell phone handy and keeping a close check on e-mails today.
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Post by christina on Sept 8, 2015 10:09:16 GMT -5
we are not sure. no word of any yet and i think the general consensus is unlikely any offers will be made today.
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Post by gary on Sept 8, 2015 10:12:08 GMT -5
I have heard there will be some offers today.
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Post by Gaidin on Sept 8, 2015 10:13:44 GMT -5
I heard this as well (and not from Gary). My source didn't say how many but said that today was it.
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Post by yellowbird on Sept 8, 2015 10:16:04 GMT -5
Two years ago today I took the WD/LBMT. I would love to celebrate this milestone with a phone call from Bob.
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Post by gary on Sept 8, 2015 10:17:36 GMT -5
Two years ago today I took the WD/LBMT. I would love to celebrate this milestone with a phone call from Bob. You are certainly chipper about it. I remember it more like the anniversary of a death in the family.
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Post by Gaidin on Sept 8, 2015 11:58:29 GMT -5
I got a confirmation of a call for Jersey City. Call was made today.
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Post by Gaidin on Sept 8, 2015 12:35:46 GMT -5
Keep your phones close people they are making calls.
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Post by gary on Sept 8, 2015 12:37:23 GMT -5
Won't that jinx me?
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Post by Propmaster on Sept 8, 2015 12:41:20 GMT -5
I got a call from Florida, but they didn't leave a message. Should I call Bob? Maybe he was using a disposable cell phone from the airport?
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Post by wingnut on Sept 8, 2015 12:42:42 GMT -5
No, Gary, it only jinxes people if I leave MINE on.
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Post by lawdog77 on Sept 8, 2015 12:47:53 GMT -5
I got a call from Florida, but they didn't leave a message. Should I call Bob? Maybe he was using a disposable cell phone from the airport? Funny you say that, I got a Florida call at 12:48 today and no message.
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Post by attytoalj on Sept 8, 2015 12:47:50 GMT -5
I told them to call you......
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Post by attytoalj on Sept 8, 2015 12:48:42 GMT -5
I got a call from Florida, but they didn't leave a message. Should I call Bob? Maybe he was using a disposable cell phone from the airport? Melinda called me back 8 minutes after the first attempt.
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Post by gary on Sept 8, 2015 12:50:57 GMT -5
I told them to call you...... Thanks. And congratulations, Judge.
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Post by arch on Sept 8, 2015 13:07:07 GMT -5
I got the call! Fresno, here I come! Yay!
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Post by Gaidin on Sept 8, 2015 13:08:37 GMT -5
I got the call! Fresno, here I come! Yay! Arch congratulations please vote in the polls.
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