As I noted earlier, while Rep. Stupak was making his statement at the end of the vote in favor of the Senate bill, a House Republican yelled “Baby Killer” at him. Here’s what we know so far about who said it.
11:59 PM: A few moments ago Christina Bellantoni interviewed Rep. Obey (D-WI) who was presiding in the House during the incident. That means he was looking out over the floor when it happened. He told Christina he knows who said it but “doesn’t see any point” in identifying who it is.
Asked if the member should be admonished, Obey said “I think people have a right to make a fool out of themselves every once in awhile without causing armageddon.”
12:00 AM: Bellantoni talks to Rep. Joe Wilson of “You Lie!” fame. Presumably he’s an expert on outbursts. Wilson told Christina he didn’t know who said it. Should the person be admonished, given the pressure Wilson came under after his outburst: “There was yelling on all sides tonight and then. It really is amazing I got singled out. Could be a double standard.”
