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Senate Democrats are looking at taking a vote in the lame-duck session starting today to force approval of TransCanada Corp. (TRP)’s Keystone XL pipeline, in an effort to bolster Louisiana Democrat Mary Landrieu’s re-election chances, a party aide said.
The purpose of the vote would be symbolic: To highlight Landrieu’s support for the pipeline and her influence on energy issues in Washington -- a centerpiece of her campaign. A vote in favor of the pipeline may benefit Landrieu in her Dec. 6 runoff election, in which she faces Republican Representative Bill Cassidy.
Similar measures have failed to advance in the Senate this year and Democratic leaders who now run the chamber will have trouble mustering the votes for passage now. President Barack Obama could veto the measure.....snip~
Senate Democrats Said to Consider Keystone Vote Soon - Bloomberg
Looking to try and take some wind of the Republicans sail, huh. Not only are they looking to help Landrieu but they are trying to find out who in the Demo party will support this and if there will be enough to override BO's Veto. What say ye?
The purpose of the vote would be symbolic: To highlight Landrieu’s support for the pipeline and her influence on energy issues in Washington -- a centerpiece of her campaign. A vote in favor of the pipeline may benefit Landrieu in her Dec. 6 runoff election, in which she faces Republican Representative Bill Cassidy.
Similar measures have failed to advance in the Senate this year and Democratic leaders who now run the chamber will have trouble mustering the votes for passage now. President Barack Obama could veto the measure.....snip~
Senate Democrats Said to Consider Keystone Vote Soon - Bloomberg
Looking to try and take some wind of the Republicans sail, huh. Not only are they looking to help Landrieu but they are trying to find out who in the Demo party will support this and if there will be enough to override BO's Veto. What say ye?