Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Obama heckled by Republicans during speech to Congress Wednesday night on health care
Minneapolis Star Tribune "South Carolina Republican Rep. Joe Wilson shouted "You lie!" after Obama had talked about illegal immigrants." Video here: Hot Air
What's Hidden in the Baucus Bill?
Rush Limbaugh "Well, he's going to move his bill with or without Republicans. All this talk of bipartisanship is BS. And Olympia Snowe is not on board. She's not on board the public option despite the reporting to the contrary. So Baucus is pretty much admitting this Gang of Six thing is nothing but spin. Ah, if I can't get Republicans I'm going to move it forward anyway. Stand by, folks. Get ready. They're ratcheting it up, and the news tomorrow is going to be, "Wow, great comeback. Great, great comeback. Oh, Obama pulled a rabbit. The old Obama is back." I just know it. In fact, it will probably be the case tonight after the speech. Be prepared"
Liberal Lies About National Healthcare: Fourth in a Series
By Ann Coulter "If any liberal sincerely believes that national health care will not cover illegals and abortion, how do they explain the Democrats frantically opposing amendments that would make this explicit?"
WHIP COUNT: DEMS LACK THE VOTES
Drudge "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."
Obama to seal US-UN relationship
RogueGovernment.com "Barack Obama will cement the new co-operative relationship between the US and the United Nations this month when he becomes the first American president to chair its 15-member Security Council."
It’s Still Government-Run Health Care If ...
GOP.com "*IT HAS A ‘PUBLIC OPTION TRIGGER’ …. *IT HAS ‘CO-OPS’ … *IT HAS “COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS RESEARCH” SETTING STAGE FOR GOVERNMENT RATIONING OF LIFE-SAVING CARE....*IT HAS NEW FEDERAL HEALTH INSURANCE CZAR .… *IT FORCES INDIVIDUALS TO BUY APPROVED HEALTH COVERAGE THROUGH GOVERNMENT EXCHANGE .… *IT FORCES BUSINESSES TO BUY APPROVED INSURANCE FOR EMPLOYEES .… *IT LETS GOVERNMENT PRY INTO YOUR FINANCES"
Obama to Endorse Public Plan in Speech
WSJ "President Barack Obama, in a high-stakes speech Wednesday to Congress and the nation, will press for a government-run insurance option in a proposed overhaul of the U.S. health-care system that has divided lawmakers and voters for months."
What A Republican Wants From Obama's Speech
The Atlantic "Here's what House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) says Republicans are looking for from President Obama's speech to the House and Senate tonight. "
Obama's Speech Tonight
By John Stossel "I wish President Obama would say to Congress: Members of Congress, I ask you to address our fiscal emergency. ..."
How to Watch the Speech
NY Times Blog "And while Mr. Obama will probably talk in clear, plain-spoken terms, decoding his remarks and the reaction he gets will require both a careful ear and a keen eye. Here are some of the main things to listen and look for: ..."
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