Early Returns: Awkward vote looms on health care

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House Republicans have set a vote for next Wednesday, Jan. 12, on repealing Obama’s health care reform bill. The legislation likely won’t stand a chance with Democrats in the Senate and never get to the president’s desk for a sure-fire veto, but it may still put anti-HCR Democrats such as Jason Altmire and Mark Critz on the spot. (Unlike Altmire, Critz has never had to cast a vote on the matter, but has long said he’s against it.)

Do they vote with Republicans on what’s basically a symbolic exercise, or go along with leadership (cue Nancy Pelosi/Imperial March music) on a losing vote in support? Or something in between? (For that matter, might a Republican with health care bona fides such as Tim Murphy buck his party?)

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  • Will tonight's U.S. Senate debate affect your decision?


    • No. I've already decided on how to cast my vote. (81%)
    • Yes. Anxious to hear from both candidates (19%)

    Total Voters: 27

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