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Governors ‘hate’ bills but sign them anyway
Lawmakers are not the only ones who are prone to explain why they didn't like a bill but approve it anyway.
Voters hate compromise; insiders say it’s necessary
Political insiders said voters are naïve to object to the practice of a lawmaker voting for a bill that he or she actually opposes.
‘I hate this bill and I vote aye’
Last year, Sen. Jack Harper gave his word that he would vote for a bill to restrict notary publics from notarizing documents that would present a conflict of interest. He made good on his promise by voting for it in committee. But when the bill failed there, Harper said he was relieved that it didn't pass. The situation illustrates the fact that lawmakers sometimes vote for measures they don’t n[...]
