Corker Says He’ll Support Final Tax Overhaul Bill Despite Initial Opposition

Chairman Bob Corker, R-Tenn., pauses before a hearing of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the nomination of former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman to become the US ambassador to Russia, on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Sept... Chairman Bob Corker, R-Tenn., pauses before a hearing of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the nomination of former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman to become the US ambassador to Russia, on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) MORE LESS
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Bob Corker says he will vote for the sweeping GOP tax package.

The Tennessee senator, who opposed the original Senate bill, said in a statement Friday that although the bill is far from perfect, the once-in-a-generation opportunity “to make U.S. businesses domestically more productive and internationally more competitive is one we should not miss.”

Corker had complained about adding to the nation’s $20 trillion debt with deep tax cuts.

In his statement, Corker said, “I realize this is a bet on our country’s enterprising spirit, and that is a bet I am willing to make.”

Corker is retiring when his term ends next year.

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  1. Avatar for marby marby says:

    Is he that much of a self-hating, spineless weasel that he’s trying to make Trump and/or the GOP happy at the last minute? He doesn’t need them anymore.

  2. “And to all of you that will be deprived of health insurance because of this bill - suck it!”

  3. In his statement, Corker said, “I realize this is a bet on our country’s enterprising spirit, and that is a bet I am willing to make.”

    In other words, “That thing in Kansas never happened.” Swish. “These are not the droids you are looking for.” Swish. “Move along now.” Swish…

  4. You had nothing to lose but the beginning of a reputation for integrity. Gutless bastard.

  5. Hang together. All of you good for nothing bastards.

    PS: now you know for certain they will do nothing when the filthy, god-dammned unfit, unqualified racist birther fires the special prosecutor. Nothing.

    Your economic and political subjugation is a hair’s breadth away. Good luck.

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