Posted on 03/17/2010 7:23:49 AM PDT by BradtotheBone
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich waited until Democrats had won last November's health care reform vote before casting his ballot against it on the House of Representatives floor..
This time around -- pressured by everyone from President Obama to Moveon.org -- the Cleveland Democrat had no luxury to dawdle before taking a stance. He just announced at a Capitol news conference that he'll vote yes on the bill's latest draft.
"I have doubts about the bill," Kucinich said. "This is not the bill I wanted to support. . . However, after careful discussions with President Obama, Speaker Pelosi, my wife Elizabeth and close friends, I’ve decided to cast a vote in favor of the legislation."
Kucinich's move came after months of insisting he'd oppose the bill because it doesn't do enough to curtail insurance company abuses. Kucinich advocates bolstering Medicare and expanding its coverage to include all Americans
"Even with the few modest improvements in the bill, the insurance companies will still have dozens of loopholes to deny care and continue to find ways to leave Americans with the unpayable bill," Kucinich stated in a column he authored for last Sunday's Plain Dealer.
But Democrats are struggling to round up the 216 votes they need to pass the bill amid heavy lobbying from its opponents and its supporters, and Kucinich''s arms were twisted.
President Obama personally lobbied for his vote Monday on a ride to Cleveland aboard Air Force One, and at a health care reform rally in Strongsville. Picketers descended on Kucinich's Lakewood office to register their displeasure with his announced opposition to the package slated for consideration this week.
surprise
The Farleftwingtards place their faith in this guy.
I wonder what sort of bribe he got?
I’m shocked!/s
Not sure if it was a bribe or if, in the privacy of Air Force One, the two commies showed each other their Worker’s Party cards.
Constituents. Do I see constituents on his list?
Certainly not as important as his "friends" I am sure, but do I see constituents on his list?
Weasel Kucinich in a nutshell.
“However, after careful discussions with President Obama, Speaker Pelosi, my wife Elizabeth and close friends, I’ve decided to cast a vote in favor of the legislation.”
Next time, try having some discussions with your CONSTITUENTS! Oh wait, there won’t be a next time.
If you read the bill that is up for a vote this time, the Public Option is back in there!
Well, did you even bother to discuss it with your CONSTITUENTS! Sheeze...
It could be that Obama promised some sort of withdrawal from Afghanistan by 2012.
So what was his reward for voting yes?
Maybe a weekend at Barney’s instead of a weekend at Berny’s, courtesy of Pelosi, the mafia thug from the E Coast.
So, what does this bring the count up to? I think they’re still short. (Just like Kusinich)
It just proves he can be bought. Though I Never agree with him, I always gave Dennis some respect because you always knew where he stood, and he stood his ground.. The little respect I did have for him is gone now.
Take it back, like right now.
...and this decision after 46% of doctors said they would leave their practice if this bill passes.
This is enough to make one hurl.
There was never any doubt in my mind that Kucinich would support it in the bitter end if they desperately needed his vote.
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