Hoyer says he will vote yes on public option

[G_j]

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/09/01/hoyer_maintains_support_for_public_option/


Hoyer maintains support for public option

By Brett Zongker
Associated Press Writer / September 1, 2009

WALDORF, Md.—House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer told cheering and jeering constituents Tuesday he still supports a public health insurance option as part of a health care overhaul.

Previously he's said there's room for compromise.

At a packed high school gym, Hoyer, D-Md., was shouted down repeatedly during a town hall meeting where a crowd of 1,500 appeared to be evenly split between supporters and opponents of the health care overhaul effort.

One woman pressed the Democratic leader on whether he'd give in on the public option if Republicans refused to compromise.

"If the question is do I plan to vote for a public option with or without Republican support, the answer is yes," Hoyer said.

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[Warren DeMontague]

1. *

:applause:

[goclark]

4. *

:applause:

[Kingofalldems]

2. The Doom Trumpeter will not like this one

[redqueen]

3. There's only one?

[berni_mccoy]

6. lol, exactly. There's an entire orchestra here of that kind of brass player.

[redqueen]

7. I don't know what the point is...

I wish I understand what purpose all the Eeyoreing was supposed to serve.

[dccrossman]

5. Hope he sticks to it

:kick:

[JaneQPublic]

8. I guess my phone call to his office made all the difference.

:rofl: