Candy Crowley slams McConnell's criticism of reconciliation: "You voted for reconciliation"

Hats off to CNN for growing a pair, and pointing out the hypocrisy of railing against a 'device' that the Republicans themselves have used. And, not only used, but used more often than the Democrats by almost a three to one margin. At least one person in the media still has a little credibility.

Mr. McConnell, you sir are a disgrace. It would be different if you were not a senator, but for you to act in this fashion, and tell snivelling lies, brings disgrace upon the august body you are fortunate to be a part of. I hope that your collar fits you well, for you have been bought and sold by your corporate masters. As soon as they realize how ineffectual you are, you will be callously disposed of. Enjoy your last few moments of importance. Savor this last taste having a say in how our country is run. It's nearly over for you.

The look on McConnell's face is priceless. Maybe he forgot he wasn't on Fox.

Beyond Crowley's nice take-down of McConnell, did anyone catch his "Senate parliamentarian" argument? Sure, if Frumin allows an HCR amendment bill to be passed via reconciliation, he will have effectively decided the course of health care in the US. However, the same is true if he decides not to allow HCR to go via reconciliation - unless the House agrees to vote for the Senate bill. Regardless, it's a pretty stupid argument that McConnell is making - it's sort of like saying that a police officer makes the difference between being guilty or innocent.

The GOP have put themselves in a box of bricks... as the President said they would. They are going to lose this one because they have repeated the scurrilous lies of the fringe, and failed to propose a better plan. They have also consistently resisted compromise and pandered to the gallery. Now as their ship goes down, they are clutching at straws.

I submit the foregoing for the mixed metaphor mishmash of the month.

If Crowley keeps this up I might just have to tune in and watch her!!! Can't stand that Cambell Brown though. She's an amateur because her conservatism shows through. Best of luck Cambell on your husband's possible run!!!

Crowley is really the only person left on CNN that still tries to keep it real. David Gergen is a distant second but he tends to pu$$y out quite a bit these days.

IMO, the best question Crowley asked was,"...getting beyond that, what can you do?" Old Mitch is not used to proferring solutions, only criticism. I think this question further highlights the fact that the republicans have decided to deliberately let the insurance companies eat the American people whole, and d@mn the consequences.

Well if you call Candy Crowley the only one left keeping it real at CNN that ain't saying much.

I'm really tired of their talking point, most americans don't want this bill or govt run healthcare. Even when confronted with the fact that they have led the PR battle successfully, by any means necessary, they still continue to claim to speak for the American Public. It's a bold faced lie! Has Mcconnell met the ppl in his state? Education and healthcare reform is badly needed in KY

I wouldn't call what Candy did a "slam." I would call it her duty.

Politics is so much easier when you have no conscience, right Mitch?

sad that no one was watching!

About freakin' time.

Much better than John King, who is a republican shill.