Senate Votes To Approve Keystone Pipeline.....

[MMC]

What was missed in last night's "Vote-A-Rama" is that the U.S. Senate approved the Keystone Pipeline, with 17 Democrats joining Republicans in passing the measure, 62-37.

The Keystone amendment is non-binding, as the Obama Administration has the final say over its approval, but last night's vote was a strong sign that the Keystone Pipeline enjoys broad bipartisan support on Capitol Hill and that the Obama Administration's opposition might be wearing thin.

The 17 Democrats who voted yes included every single possibly vulnerable incumbent facing reelection next year, from 34-year veteran Baucus to first-term Sen. Mark Begich (Alaska).

Perhaps more importantly, Sen. Michael Bennet (Colo.), who chairs the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, voted for the resolution. Bennet is not up for re-election until 2016, but his post requires him to raise money from the wealthy liberal community that is highly opposed to the pipeline.

Even pro-environmentalist progressives are agreeing at this point that left-wing activists should give up on Keystone. Bill Scher wrote that environmental activist groups have "blown it" on Keystone, and their dedication to the symbolism of the Keystone Pipeline was detracting from more important issues.....snip~

Senate Votes To Approve Keystone Pipeline - Kevin Glass

Looks like there are some Democrats that finally saw the light and came over to the Right Side. Seems the Blue Dogs want to go with the Pipeline and the creation of those jobs. Can Obama now say he will veto this approval. We know the House will pass this. Can Obama afford to take another hit and another loss with the start of the second term. Will Obama Pass this legislation or Will he veto the Bill.

 

[ttwtt78640]

Obama has no re-election worries, thus no need to appease the econuts or to further enrage the unions (which will not vote for republicants anyway). This should have been done years ago. Obama will claim credit for the jobs created (or saved) and assert that it is good for America (which it is).

 

[MMC]

Obama has no re-election worries, thus no need to appease the econuts or to further enrage the unions (which will not vote for republicants anyway). This should have been done years ago. Obama will claim credit for the jobs created (or saved) and assert that it is good for America (which it is).

Budgets are about priorities and right now our number one priority needs to be creating jobs,” Baucus said in a statement. “Approving the Keystone Pipeline is the perfect opportunity to put Americans to work right now. American workers cannot afford to wait any longer for Keystone jobs, and there is absolutely no excuse for further delay.”

It is unclear how much the vote will influence President Obama, whose administration is still considering TransCanada’s permit application to cross the Canada-U.S. border. The State Department recently issued a draft environmental impact statement suggesting the oil sands would get developed even if Obama vetoed the permit, but environmentalists have challenged that analysis.....snip~

Senate backs Keystone Pipeline in bipartisan vote

It would appear Baucus is sending a message to Obama. Since Obama really hasn't been able to create any jobs. But rather lose em. Like you I think Obama will pass it and then look for a way to take credit for the jobs.

 

[MMC]

Well, at least the Democrats are voting for Jobs. Which is a change for the better.

 

[Cyrylek]

The 17 Democrats who voted yes included every single possibly vulnerable incumbent facing reelection next year, from 34-year veteran Baucus to first-term Sen. Mark Begich (Alaska).

Perhaps more importantly, Sen. Michael Bennet (Colo.), who chairs the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, voted for the resolution. Bennet is not up for re-election until 2016.

And neither are Sens. Casey (PA), Donnelly (IN), Heitkamp (ND), McCaskill (MO), Nelson (FL) and Tester (MT). Cynical political calculation may be not the ONLY thing that matters. Even among Democrats.

 

[sawyerloggingon]

Well, at least the Democrats are voting for Jobs. Which is a change for the better.

They are covering their asses in districts that are for the pipeline so they can say they voted for it knowing obama will veto the bill.

 

[MMC]

They are covering their asses in districts that are for the pipeline so they can say they voted for it knowing obama will veto the bill.

I think if Obama becomes desperate for jobs.....he will approve it. Even the Environmentalists are saying that the activists will have to deal with the fact that there are more important matters. Which if the Democrats are saying that. Then they recognize its money.

 

[sawyerloggingon]

I think if Obama becomes desperate for jobs.....he will approve it. Even the Environmentalists are saying that the activists will have to deal with the fact that there are more important matters. Which if the Democrats are saying that. Then they recognize its money.

I don't think obama cares about jobs, shall we make a forum donation bet? :lol:

 

[jamesrage]

What was missed in last night's "Vote-A-Rama" is that the U.S. Senate approved the Keystone Pipeline, with 17 Democrats joining Republicans in passing the measure, 62-37.

The Keystone amendment is non-binding, as the Obama Administration has the final say over its approval, but last night's vote was a strong sign that the Keystone Pipeline enjoys broad bipartisan support on Capitol Hill and that the Obama Administration's opposition might be wearing thin.

The 17 Democrats who voted yes included every single possibly vulnerable incumbent facing reelection next year, from 34-year veteran Baucus to first-term Sen. Mark Begich (Alaska).

Perhaps more importantly, Sen. Michael Bennet (Colo.), who chairs the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, voted for the resolution. Bennet is not up for re-election until 2016, but his post requires him to raise money from the wealthy liberal community that is highly opposed to the pipeline.

Even pro-environmentalist progressives are agreeing at this point that left-wing activists should give up on Keystone. Bill Scher wrote that environmental activist groups have "blown it" on Keystone, and their dedication to the symbolism of the Keystone Pipeline was detracting from more important issues.....snip~

Senate Votes To Approve Keystone Pipeline - Kevin Glass

Looks like there are some Democrats that finally saw the light and came over to the Right Side. Seems the Blue Dogs want to go with the Pipeline and the creation of those jobs. Can Obama now say he will veto this approval. We know the House will pass this. Can Obama afford to take another hit and another loss with the start of the second term. Will Obama Pass this legislation or Will he veto the Bill.

My only complaint about this keystone oil pipeline is the fact they are threatening and using eminent domain to get the land to build it.For this reason alone I oppose the Keystone oil pipeline construction and I don't care what eco-tard nonsense they have to use to get its construction stopped. Eminent domain should only be used for highways and public easements should only be used for sidewalks and public utilities, not private companies especially foreign owned private companies.

 

[MMC]

I don't think obama cares about jobs, shall we make a forum donation bet? :lol:

Are those Obama Dollar Coins? :lamo

 

[MMC]

My only complaint about this keystone oil pipeline is the fact they are threatening and using eminent domain to get the land to build it.For this reason alone I oppose the Keystone oil pipeline construction and I don't care what eco-tard nonsense they have to use to get its construction stopped. Eminent domain should only be used for highways and public easements should only be used for sidewalks and public utilities, not private companies especially foreign owned private companies.

Is that for the Whole Range that the pipeline runs and with multiple states?

 

[jamesrage]

Is that for the Whole Range that the pipeline runs and with multiple states?

Yes. Private property rights matter more than what private companies want. If a private company wants your land or wants to use it then they should pay you what you want or find someone else who will sell or rent land to them.

 

[TheDemSocialist]

Looks like there are some Democrats that finally saw the light and came over to the Right Side.

What "light"?

:roll::roll::roll:

 

[jamesrage]

What "light"?

I think he is talking about a blinding light,the kind of light blinds you and you do not know where you are going type of light of light. Not the Hallelujah I seen the light that leads you towards the right path kind of light.

 

[TheDemSocialist]

I think he is talking about a blinding light,no a light that leads you towards the right path light.

Yea i still dont see much "right path light".... Other than a bunch of temporary jobs, low paying jobs, and a **** ton of oil leaks, and little benefit to the US when it comes to energy resources.

 

[jamesrage]

Yea i still dont see much "right path light".... Other than a bunch of temporary jobs, low paying jobs, and a **** ton of oil leaks, and little benefit to the US when it comes to energy resources.

Lets not forget the properties that are forcefully taken by a private business and not just any business a foreign owned business.Basically the US government saying that Canadian company has more of a right to your property than you do.

Keystone pipeline clears a hurdle - Washington Post
The Volokh Conspiracy » Eminent Domain and the Keystone Pipeline Project
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/24/u...a-can-seize-pasture-for-keystone-xl.html?_r=0
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/18/u...omain-fight-over-pipeline.html?pagewanted=all
Keystone XL Pipeline Relies on Eminent Domain for Success
Keystone XL Pipeline Path Marks New Battle Line in Oklahoma

 

[iguanaman]

Budgets are about priorities and right now our number one priority needs to be creating jobs,” Baucus said in a statement. “Approving the Keystone Pipeline is the perfect opportunity to put Americans to work right now. American workers cannot afford to wait any longer for Keystone jobs, and there is absolutely no excuse for further delay.”

It is unclear how much the vote will influence President Obama, whose administration is still considering TransCanada’s permit application to cross the Canada-U.S. border. The State Department recently issued a draft environmental impact statement suggesting the oil sands would get developed even if Obama vetoed the permit, but environmentalists have challenged that analysis.....snip~

Senate backs Keystone Pipeline in bipartisan vote

It would appear Baucus is sending a message to Obama. Since Obama really hasn't been able to create any jobs. But rather lose em. Like you I think Obama will pass it and then look for a way to take credit for the jobs.

I think many would find it foolish to tout 5 to 6 thousand TEMPORARY jobs as a major achievement. I doubt that jobs will be much of a factor in his decision. Maybe if the Republicans promised to pass his infrastructure bill he would have a reason to approve the pipeline. Fat chance of that though. I think you and the "Ruskys" (who's steel the pipeline would be built with) are going to disappointed. Tell Putin we are sorry...ok?