Rahm Emmanuel after the schip vote failed.

[bullimiami]

“Today, House Republicans offered a number of arguments before they turned their backs on the 10 million children from working families who are waiting for health care and whose families earn a paycheck, not a welfare check. Republicans told us today they care about the poor — but I’m reminded they voted to cut $7 billion dollars from Medicaid. Republicans told us today they are concerned about spending — but I’m reminded they were willing to spend $680 billion in Iraq, no questions asked. And Republicans told us today they are concerned about government-funded health care — but I’m reminded they accept that same health care for their own children. If it’s good enough for their kids, it ought to be good enough for America’s kids. In the coming days, Democrats will not back down and we will insist on providing health care coverage to these 10 million children.”

[Yael]

1. Start with the 2 who crossed the aisle.

[TSIAS]

5. They were likely Rahm's "Democrats"

B/c he was putting up Blue Dogs, who are prone to vote against the Democratic leadership.

[msongs]

2. more hot air from a democrat, thanks nt

[LittleClarkie]

3. Not a Democrat, msongs?

It's just the way you said that, is all.

And actually, they do seem to be committed to this fight.

[bullimiami]

4. I actually was impressed by it. I guess it was toothless but he didnt pussyfoot.