Cao: Health Care Vote Was Proper Decision For My District
Appearing on State of the Union, Rep. Joseph Cao (R-LA) explained his vote for the House health care bill. “I felt last night’s decision was the proper decision for my district even though it was not the popular decision for my party,” said Cao, also adding: “A lot of my constituents are uninsured, a lot of them are poor. It was the right decision for the people of my district.”
Graham: House Health Care Bill ‘Dead On Arrival’ In Senate
Appearing on Face The Nation, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) predicted that the health care bill just passed by the House will be “dead on arrival” in the Senate. Graham added: “I just think the construct out of the House and what exists in the Senate is not going to pass, and I hope and pray it doesn’t because it would be a disaster for the economy and health care.”
Gen. Casey: ‘Concerns Are Real’ About Backlash Against Muslim Soldiers
Appearing on Meet The Press, Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey said that there could be a backlash against Muslim soldiers in the ARmy, as a result of the shooting at Fort Hood: ” I think those concerns are real and I, and I will tell you, David [Gregory], that they’re, they’re fueled partially, at least, by the speculation about–based on anecdotal evidence that people are presenting. I think we have to be very careful with that. Our diversity not only in our Army, but in our country, is a strength. And as horrific as this tragedy was, if our diversity becomes a casualty, I think that’s worse.”
Lieberman: I Will Investigate The Lead-Up To Fort Hood
Appearing on Fox News Sunday, Sen. JOe Lieberman (I-CT) said he will launch an investigation into the shooting at Fort Hood: “I am intending to begin a congressional investigation of my Homeland Security Committee into what were the motives, what were the motives of Hasan in carrying out this brutal mass murder, if a terrorist attack, the worst terrorist attack since 9/11, and to ask whether the Army missed warning signs that should have led them to essentially discharge him.”
Kaine: NY-23 ‘A Gift That Keeps On Giving’
Appearing on This Week, DNC chairman Tim Kaine preferred to focus on the NY-23 race among the 2009 election:” George, let me talk about New York 23, because it is a gift that keeps on giving and it’s going to play out forward. The year for the GOP started when the chairman said he was going to come after any Republican that voted for the stimulus. Senator Specter said I’m not going to wait, I’m going to join the Democrats right away. The year is ending with Dede Scozzafava … they let right-wing radio and talk show hosts chase her out of the race, with Sarah Palin, and she ended up supporting us.”
Steele To Kaine: ‘You Could Not Deliver’ In Your Home State
Also on This Week, RNC chairman Michael Steele responded to Kaine’s boasts about NY-23: “The reality of it is, you know, hang your hat on that hook. I take the hat back come next November. Your problem right now, Governor, is that you lost New Jersey, you lost Virginia — your home state. You could not deliver.”
Pence: Democratic Party ‘Going To Be History’ In About A Year
Appearing on Fox News Sunday, Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN) predicted that the Democratic Party is “going to be history” in the 2010 midterm elections: “I think the American people are deeply frustrated with a liberal establishment in Washington, D.C. that is ignoring their will. Nancy Pelosi last night said that they were answering the call of history. Well, I — I’ve got to tell you, if Democrats keep ignoring the American people, their party’s going to be history in about a year.”
Rendell: Gubernatorial Elections Weren’t About Obama — NY-23 Was, And Dems Won
Appearing on Meet The Press, Gov. Ed Rendell (D-PA) said that the gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia did not necessarily reflect badly on President Obama, citing the Democratic win in NY-23 as evidence: “When things are bad, incumbents are held responsible for them. But it wasn’t about President Obama,” Rendell said, later adding: “Governors’ elections are about leadership. That’s how people make their decisions. Congressional elections reflect more what’s going on in Washington. And the one big one, the one mega one, Democrats won a seat that they haven’t held in 100 years. So I’m not sure you can draw any conclusions, but I am sure of one thing: a year in politics is light years, is light years.”
