LAS VEGAS -- The fallout of the debt deal vote earlier this week may be yet to be seen. Republican Sen. Dean Heller voted no. In fact, he was the only Nevadan to vote no. Democratic Rep. Shelley Berkley voted yes.
So, why did they vote the way they did?
It's not surprising Sen. Heller voted against the debt-ceiling bell and Congresswoman Shelley Berkley voted for it.
Heller called the bill the largest debt increase in history, which it is, and said he voted no because the measure doesn't make long-term structural changes to the budget.
Berkley said she voted yes because voting against it was a vote for default, financial collapse, unemployment and not paying social security or veterans benefits.
There's debate about whether either side is right in what they said. What's not debatable is that you will hear that material again. And again. And again, on the campaign trail next year.
On our 8 News Now Facebook page we asked if their vote would change your vote in the 2012 Senate race.
We had some interesting responses, including:
"I will probably vote whoever is running against any incumbent. Throw them all out and lets start over again. How about term limits for all members of congress?"
"It will be interesting to see results from next election. Debt spending/ceiling is important, but to deny pay to our armed forces and those on social security, etc. would have not solved anything. And the house takes off for the month with the FAA issue not resolved. Now we have more unemployed, projects halted and it seems Wash. has lost touch. I think some of our representatives should start preparing their resume."
"Then why was Harry Reid totally against it five years ago? What makes him any different than the ones who voted against it this time around?"
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