Pa Dems Opposed to Obamacare September 9 2009
Matt Drudge does the count.
At least 44 more moderate Members of the Democrat Caucus have gone on the record in opposition to the current health care bill in the House, a Hill source claims. Likewise, at least 57 liberal Members of the Democrat Caucus have gone on the record saying they will vote against a health care bill without a strong public option.
Unless multiple Democrats flip on their stated position on health care, Speaker Pelosi lacks the votes to pass a bill through the House on the strength of Democrat votes alone.
Blue Dogs Pa Democrats listed to be opposing the healthcare plan:
Altmire, Carney, Dahlkemper, Holden, Kanjorski, and Murtha.
Chaka Fattah is included in the list of “progressives” that thinks the plan needs the public option, which the President is waffling on.
Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-PA): “There is no option when it comes to reforming America’s ailing healthcare system. We must do it. And there is no option for inclusion of a public plan. We must have it. Real reform requires real choice. A public option provides consumers a critical alternative to private plan. (Rep. Chaka Fattah, “Healthcare: Public Option Mirrors Other Government Insurance Plans,” Press Release, 8/21/09)
What excuses do the Democrats have now?
They have the numbers in the House and the Senate.
Way to lead, guys.
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