Health care bill - WHIP COUNT: DEMS LACK THE VOTES

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  1. targus New Member

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    "At least 44 more moderate Members of the Democrat Caucus have gone on the record in opposition to the current health care bill in the House, a Hill source claims.

    Likewise, at least 57 liberal Members of the Democrat Caucus have gone on the record saying they will vote against a health care bill without a strong public option.

    Unless multiple Democrats flip on their stated position on health care, Speaker Pelosi lacks the votes to pass a bill through the House on the strength of Democrat votes alone."

    http://www.drudgereport.com/flashwc.htm

    So 44 Dems don't want a public option and 57 Dems want a stronger public option.

    Looks like the bill is between a rock and a hard place.