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Friday
Jul242009

Democratic Infighting On Health Care Reform To Be Expected, Says House Majority Whip

In recent weeks pro-life, blue dog, and progressive Democrats have threatened to oppose the Affordable Health Choices Act if it does not meet their respective requirements. House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.), who will ultimately be responsible for rallying the votes, dismissed his party’s infighting, noting that he expected passing health care reform to be “tough”.

“I recognize that we have seven distinct caucuses,” said Clyburn. “We will have these kind of passions being on display on a regular basis.” (0:55)

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