Originally posted by: daveymark
Republicans asked him for an apology for saying people die as a result of not having health insurance? That seems unreasonable. What are the names of these Republicans?
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For anyone interested in the facts:
Republicans did NOT ask for an apology for Grayson stating the above. Reps, and specifically Tom Price drafted a resolution of disapproval (a little overboard IMO)asking for an apology because Grayson said, verbatim:
"the Republicans want you to die quickly"
Grayson then went on to call the situation of Americans dying a "holocaust" and grayson later backed off, saying he would not repeat the holocaust statement. While it probably wasn't the best choice of words, the holocaust statement I give him a pass on since he's jewish.
On the one hand, Democrats have been concerned that the bitter tone of debates could lead to attacks. On the other hand, they only seem to be praising comments like this. I agree that the dems need a bulldog, and that most dems are limp wristed. But this guy might be the wrong choice.
I don't think Grayson will shoot to superstardom like Joe Wilson did because of Grayson's associations with Ron Paul, 9/11 truthers etc., but kudos to Grayson for trying. Just like Ron Paul and Bush, he likes to stick to his guns regardless of what others think. And that's a trait we need to see more of in the Democratic party. Too many dems lick their finger and check the direction of the wind before deciding what to say.