Shep Smith Debunks John McCain On Reconciliation

[babylonsister]

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http://thinkprogress.org/2009/08/25/shep-smith-reconciliation/

Fox News’ Shep Smith debunks McCain’s charge that reconciliation would be a ‘drastic change.’

This afternoon in his town hall, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) said he is “unalterably opposed” to using the budget reconciliation process to pass health care reform. “It would be a drastic change in the way that the United States Senate does business.” Fox News’ Shep Smith fact-checked McCain’s claim immediately upon the conclusion of the town hall. “The truth is Republicans used this in 2001, 2003, and 2005 to pass then-President George Bush’s tax cuts,” Smith said. Armed with some research, he then reported this quote from Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH):

“Reconciliation is a rule of the Senate (that) has been used before for purposes exactly like this on numerous occasions.” … “Is there something wrong with majority rules? I don’t think so. … The point, of course, is this: If you have 51 votes for your position, you win.”

Smith concluded that if Democrats “were to take health care and put it in under reconciliation, they could do that.”

[zbdent]

1. Gee ... McCain ... lying?

My God ... this must be a first!

[bbgrunt]

2. my only hope is that the idiots who

watch fux news are also exposed to Shep. I think he should be on a saner outlet, but he is sure serving a valuable function on that network.

[spiritual_gunfighter]

5. I like it that he is on Fox

maybe one of the braindead viewers will listen to what he has to say.

[skippy911sc]

3. Smith has also lambasted Glenn Beck on occasion

This is really an interesting turn for Fox...or should I say for Shep Smith...he has certainly been moving closer to the middle for a little while now...ok ok less far to the right. :)

[AlbertCat]

4. Of course, if the Repugs weren't ABUSING the Filibuster rule....

....there'd be no need to accuse the Dems for using the Reconciliation rule.

[GivePeaceAchance]

6. It worked fine for Reagan in the 80's and * it'll do for us, if you don't mind Mr McCain....

If you do too, bad reconciliation it is. Roll 'em up and push 'em through. There just no more time for any more nonsense 8 years was enough.

[ellenfl]

7. thank you, shep smith. i never watch him . . . he IS on faux news,

after all . . . but he impressed me with his passionate reporting after katrina.

and he's damn easy on the eyes. (sorry :eyes:)

ellen fl

[BigD_95]

8. I dont understand Y

they dont just come back and do this. Just do it and get it over with.

[quiet.american]

9. Hmn -- Shep strikes again... come on in from the dark side, Shep -- come on in. nt

[DPBismarckND]

10. SENATOR CONRAD CALLED OUT BY DEMS IN ND TOWN HALL

Real Democrats in North Dakota put the pressure on Senator Conrad over the public option!

Links to Conrad Town Hall

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtOs3J7VL5o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_CZ8qEtZo8&feature=chan...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBEjtirNHQ4&feature=chan...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqJ8dZM4uIQ&feature=chan...