Grayson Wins

by: Chris Bowers

Tue Oct 06, 2009 at 16:35


Republicans will not introduce a resolution to condemn Alan Grayson on the floor of the House:

Rep. Alan Grayson of Florida, a self-proclaimed "Democrat with guts," appears unlikely to be subject to a resolution of disapproval for suggesting that part of the Republican health care plan is for Americans to "die quickly if you get sick."

The Associated Press is reporting that a spokesman for Republican Rep. Tom Price of Georgia, who drafted a resolution of disapproval against Grayson and threatened to introduce it on the House floor, is suggesting that Price does not plan to do so.

It is almost unprecedented for Republicans to back down from their demands for an apology from a Democrat. And yet, that is exactly what happened here.

As I wrote last week, other Democrats need to take notice of this. You don't have to back down when the Republican smear machine comes after you. In fact, you can pick--and win--a fight with that smear machine, if you are smart about it and know who your allies are.

Update: More Grayson:

"Honestly, the people I deal with, the people I actually am across the aisle with every day, I don't think they care about ordinary people. I don't think that the Republicans in Congress actually have a heart. I'll be honest with you."

"But that's not the same as saying that they want you -- I mean, let's get straight what I said," he explained. "I said their health care plan is 'don't get sick,' and if you do get sick, then die quickly. And what did I mean by that? Because if you get sick and those bills are mounting, and you're in the hospital and you're feeling weaker and weaker, and you've got no way to pay for this, then what are they gonna do for you? Nothing. They're gonna do nothing."

That sounds about right.  
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As long as you have the Ron Paul types (4.00 / 1)
the GOP is dead.

This should be a no-brainer for self-styled "strategists".

I think that might be exactly how some GOP strategist (0.00 / 0)
characterizes the relationship between the progressive left and the Democratic party.


"It sounds wrong...
     ...but its right."
[ Parent ]
Haha. Good on him. (4.00 / 6)
"Honestly, the people I deal with, the people I actually am across the aisle with every day, I don't think they care about ordinary people. I don't think that the Republicans in Congress actually have a heart. I'll be honest with you."

Now this is what I want to hear Obama, Reid, and Pelosi say if the Republicans and ConservaDems try to shake them down any more. Just tell it like it is and reveal them for the shamelessly cruel @ssholes that they are. Alan Grayson can really teach Democratic leaders a good lesson on courage. ;-)

Want to save marriage equality in Maine? Ask me how! ;-)

Grayson is a breath of fresh air. (4.00 / 3)
I bet Matt is loving working for him.

Let's say "giid riddance" to those terrible days of Daschle and Gephardt kissing Bush's ass and run scared of Republicans.  

That's (4.00 / 2)
good riddance.  ;-)

But giid riddance works as well.  

[ Parent ]
Heh. (4.00 / 2)
Let's say "giid riddance" to those terrible days of Daschle and Gephardt kissing Bush's ass and run scared of Republicans.  

Please, oh please, I hope Reid and Pelosi got the memo. When they act like real Democrats, the Democratic base rewards them nicely. ;-)

Want to save marriage equality in Maine? Ask me how! ;-)

[ Parent ]
I'm Sooooo Happy (4.00 / 1)
I'm really glad the children have made up and are all friends now.  This is so important not to have hurt feelings.

When are these jerks are going to do something about the economy.  They keep forgetting that we the public are being asked to pay the bills.  Jobs are what pays them.  One out of Ten people are out of work!

You're missing the point and attacking your friends (4.00 / 1)
This is not a playground hissyfit, it's a skirmish in the struggle for political power -- and the outcome of that struggle determines whether we the public continue to have jobs. The gops and their Democratic enablers won't let the progressives do what is necessary. Grayson is demonstrating how we can retake the congress for the people.

Even the good guys in congress can't wave magic wands and make it so.

[ Parent ]
But... but... (4.00 / 3)

 ...he's in a fragile swing district that could flip back to the Republicans at any time! How COULD he POSSIBLY dare to offend the GOP? Help! Somebody censure him! Please! David Broder's watching!

  [/blue dogs]  

"We judge ourselves by our ideals; others by their actions. It is a great convenience." -- Howard Zinn

You are so right. (0.00 / 0)
How could you offend the GOP?  You are right.

He will have offended his constituents when unemployment of his district reaches double digits.  Since he is in a swing district, he probably won't make the cut.  

[ Parent ]
Is it possible to not offend the GOP? (4.00 / 1)
Seriously - is there anyone in national politics to the left of, say, Arlen Specter who hasn't done something that the GOP claimed was offensive?
[ Parent ]
Well, my sister lives in Grayson's district… (4.00 / 1)
...and she said on the phone tonight that local folk are pretty proud that he's there guy.  

"This ain't for the underground. This here is for the sun." -Saul Williams
[ Parent ]
That should say… (0.00 / 0)
..."their" guy. Whoops!

"This ain't for the underground. This here is for the sun." -Saul Williams
[ Parent ]
Alan 'Dem w/BALLS' Grayson (0.00 / 0)
How you like dem apples?
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