This afternoon, Fox News anchor Shep Smith told RNC chairman Michael Steele that his “talking point” on health care reform was “not really true.”
Steele, arguing against a public option in any form, called the Democrats’ plans for reform a “broad-based government grab for health care.”
“Those are the talking points, but that’s not really true. C’mon, Chairman Steele,” Smith said.
Steele responded that he doesn’t do talking points.
“I know what it ultimately means for my mother and for me,” he said.
Video after the jump.
Earlier in the interview, Smith contended that “Polls show that the American people want a public option.”
In response, Steele said, “Yeah, and I got a bridge to sell you as well.”
Smith contended he was only playing devil’s advocate. Last week, he spoke eloquently in favor of the public option when interviewing Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY).
Steele also spoke about the newly relaunched RNC web site.
