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March 18, 2010

Another Democrat Yes Vote on ObamaCare Lost?

Posted by The MaryHunter at March 18, 2010 10:10 AM

Another Massachusetts Miracle may have just occurred in Rep. Stephen Lynch:

In a sign of how tough it's been for Pelosi to round up votes for the massive bill, Lynch - a South Boston Democrat who supported a House reform package last year - said he'll probably vote against a key Senate version of the legislation, unless unexpected major changes are made soon.

Lynch, who serves as one of Pelosi's key vote counters, said he also can't support a proposed "deem and pass" procedure that would allow Democrats to vote to strip out controversial portions of the Senate bill and then "deem" that the entire package has passed without a second, direct vote.

"It's disingenuous," said Lynch, who considers unfair a Senate provision to tack a surcharge on higher-end health plans. "It would really call into question the credibility of the House."

What's this, a Democrat with a conscience? There are other Massachusetts wafflers as well, who could use a little persuading.

In an e-mail alert to constituents Tuesday night, Rep. Michael Capuano (D-Somerville) said he's still undecided on the legislation. Like Lynch, he expressed concerns that the bill could hurt Massachusetts' new universal health-care program. Rep. John Tierney (D-Salem) was also on the fence.

To remind: here is NRCC's CODE RED LIST of many on-the-fence representatives and their email links.

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