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but the legislation will remain, hence my point. right now is the time for them to push radical changes through.

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I don't know if i am really clear but once the republicans boost their representation the liberals will not be able to pass the extreme items of their agenda such as UHC, but they would certainly be able to argue for the salvation of existing programs. So even if this fight costs them seats, they want it because once it is law, no politician would be able to roll back medical care for the poor children that would be splashed across the tv screen.