House Democrats Have 216 Votes For Health Care Reform? Well…

Courtesy Donklephant  Sun, 03/21/2010 - 10:51am

Just got the news from Politico:

House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson says Democrats have clinched the 216 votes they need to pass President Barack Obama’s health-reform plan.

“We have the votes now — as we speak,” Larson said Sunday morning.

But do they?

Looks like Bart Stupak and the White House are nearing a deal on abortion language…and he claims that the House leadership doesn’t have 216 until...



 

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