[Maceman]

I like to think (probably incorrectly) that they lost because Nancy Pelosi said: "We have to pass the bill so you can find out what's in it." and "Are you serious? Are you SERIOUS?" when asked where in the Constitution justification for ACA could be found.

I know I'm wrong. But those statements really ticked me off.

[Son House]

I remember the day I heard this and was shocked the media wasn't interested in any follow-up;

10/21/2009
Transcript of Pelosi, House Democratic Leaders, and Economists’ Press Conference Following Economic Forum
Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Alan Blinder

“So for that reason, despite the fact that we’re looking at an absolutely horrendous long-term fiscal outlook, I, like Mark, and I think most of us around the table, believe that at least a modest, now this is where people will disagree, but at least a modest increase in the deficit is targeted very strongly on job creation.”