"Those Democrats leering over my shoulder owe me bigtime. This
healthcare bill insures we have a permanent Democratic majority."
" All except those Tea Party types, swallowed hook, line and sinker my promises that they could:
(1) keep their existing health plans,
(2) keep their own doctors that they like,
(3) keep their 25-year-olds on the family health plan,
(4) never be denied coverage for a pre-existing condition,
(5) sign up instantly on my tech-savvy government Web site,
(6) buy insurance only after becoming seriously ill."
(7) save $2,500 in annual premiums in the bargain....
(8) All without any new taxes."
"Them sonovagun Tea Partiers will rue the day they criticized my wonderful bill."
Vulnerable Senate Democrats in several states are running for re-election in 2014 and away from President Obama.
Sen. Mark Pryor (D., Ark.) is facing a difficult fight against Republican challenger Rep. Tom Cotton, with Pryor saddled particularly by his support for Obamacare. The presidents health care law is deeply unpopular there, and Pryor has done his best to distance himself, pronouncing himself disappointed with Obamas State of the Union address Tuesday night.
Vulnerable Democrat, Sen. Mary Landrieu (D., La.), also said she was displeased with Obamas speech, particularly for not tackling the issue of the Keystone Pipeline.
Sen. Mark Begich (D., Ala.) said flatly he did not want Obama to campaign with him as he seeks re-election in Alaska, and Sen. Mark Udall (D., Colo.) repeatedly dodged CNN reporter Dana Bashs questions about whether hed welcome Obamas assistance on the trail.
In North Carolina, Sen. Kay Hagan (D., N.C.) was a no-show when Obama came to her state. (Excerpt) Read more at freebeacon.com ...