"Sen. Hatch is on TV getting cornered by a host on just what in this bill he'd be for "

[ProSense]

Much Entertainment To Come

Josh Marshall

Sen. Hatch is on TV getting cornered by a host on just what in this bill he'd be for -- if he supports health care reform but just doesn't like this version of it. It was pretty comical. The host asks him whether he's in favor of barring health insurers from denying coverage for pre-existing conditions. Oh, yeah, oh, we all agree on that, blah blah blah. No explanation of how you do that without dramatically broadening the risk pools.

It's not surprise. But it's worth noting once again that the Republican opposition on this whole issue is a sham. It is simply a vote for the status quo. And a bet that straight opposition can lead them back to power.

[Clio the Leo]

1. That was funny. NT

[Richardo]

2. You'd think someone with his long tenure in the Senate, in Washington and in the media...

...would be ready to answer a question like that.

In the Christmas episode of The Office, Michael (as Santa), with dimwitted Accountant Kevin sitting awkwardly on his lap, asks what he wants for Christmas. Kevin gets very flustered: "I didn't know you were going to ask me that."

That's Senator Hatch.

[griffi94]

5. more like this

http://news.yahoo.com/comics/lalo-alcaraz

[Richardo]

6. Ha! Exacto.

:patriot:

[Stardust]

12. Perfect!

:rofl:

[AspenRose]

15. That IS perfect....and so true

[boppers]

17. Good one!

[Catshrink]

3. Uh-oh

I accidentally hit unrec. Sorry.

I just love it when these repugs are cornered as asked what they actually are for. The hypocrisy of their actions just shines through. Hm... I thought Hatch and Teddy were friends. You think he's do something about HCR in honor of the memory of Ted.

[Richardo]

4. I'll cancel your unrec

:)

[Catshrink]

7. Thank you!

[NJmaverick]

8. The GOP got played by Obama and the Dems

[goclark]

9. Yes they did and I believe it will get even better

if we all work together as Democrats to make it so.

[RBInMaine]

10. Well, the asshole GOPukes can wish all they want. They are FUCKED in 2010.

[monmouth]

11. Repubs have now been made aware that they will be the "losers"

for many future elections. That's what much of their vitriol was about, making Obama and Dems look bad. Backfire big time.

[Bitwit1234]

13. And I know I am not the first to post this but

you can bet that every single bill the democrats have coming up for a vote will be voted NO by ALL the republicans. They won't vote yes on anything. You are correct that they are betting on this making them look good. Since they are so so so fiscal conservative you know.. you know. Look at what they did during bush's reign. They only took billions in surplus and left 8 trillion in debt. Just think they could have left zillions in debt, since they are so so fiscal conservative.

[Tippy]

14. That was a given....from the very beginning...K&R for truth

[Cha]

16. hatch is a tool..that's all he knows.