In March 2010, Kissell voted against the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,[10] saying, "I kept my word."[11] In January 2011, Kissell voted against repealing the law.[12] His vote angered some constituents in his district, the Washington Post noted that a year after his election, "the euphoria has given way to second thoughts at best and outright rebellion at worst."[13] Michael Lawson, an African American democratic leader from his constituency, stated the people believed they would receive one outcome and got another with his vote on health care.
He chose poorly. He must and will go.