Representative Bart Stupak is very confused.
"We won because [the Democrats] need us," Stupak said. "If they are going to summarily dismiss us by taking the pen to that language, there will be hell to pay. I don't say it as a threat, but if they double-cross us, there will be 40 people who won't vote with them the next time they need us -- and that could be the final version of this bill."
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If they double-cross you?
You mean, the Democrats who actually stand by the principles of the Democratic party platform?
They would be double-crossing you?
I don't think so, pal. You're the double-crosser. And I can prove it.
I've made this point before. And I promise I will make it again.
But let's review. This is what the Democratic party believes:
We will never put ideology above women’s health.
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The Democratic Party strongly and unequivocally supports Roe v. Wade and a woman’s right to choose a safe and legal abortion, regardless of ability to pay, and we oppose any and all efforts to weaken or undermine that right.
So, Stupak, you son of a bitch, who is the double-crosser here?
Is it the Democrats who are promising to put ideology above women's health? Because Democrats promised they wouldn't do that.
Is it the Democrats who are opposing efforts to weaken or undermine the right to safe, legal, and affordable abortion? Because Democrats promised they wouldn't do that.
Is it the Democrats who are opposing equality for women, including when it comes to health care? Because Democrats promised they wouldn't do that.
Or is it you? You're the one leading the charge to put your sick ideology above women's health. You're the one seeking to undermine Roe v. Wade. You're the one trying to make a legal medical procedure less accessible to the women who most need it.
So is it the real Democrats who are the double-crossers?
Or is it you?
