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From: JohnM	3/19/2010 11:09:39 AM
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Makes sense to me. But then Skocpol usually does. ------------------------- Can House Democratic Committee Chairs Oppose the Party's Signature Legislation and Keep Their Posts? By Theda Skocpol - March 19, 2010, 7:09AM As we wait to find out if the Democratic Party will round up enough votes to pass health reform, proving they can deliver on a priority they have declared for more than half a century, much of the media focus is on House members from swing districts who face tough re-election battles. But here is an even greater puzzler: Why are Democratic committee chairs in the House, members of the leadership, allowed to vote against this key priority and keep their posts? Reportedly, Ike Shelton (D-MO) and Collin Peterson (D-MN) are firm "no" votes, and other committee chairs are wavering. Agriculture Committee Chair Peterson, in particular, presides over huge patronage decisions -- why in the world should he be allowed to retain his chairmanship if he opposes health reform? Can anyone picture the Republican Party putting up with such perfidy in its leadership? Win or lose on this huge vote, this has to change: Democratic members of the House of Representatives may be able to vote as they please. But no one who opposes a major party priority in a key vote of this magnitude should remain in leadership positions, or expect to achieve such a position in the future! Democrats need to get their act together. tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com

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