“The New York Times has an excellent graphic up today profiling the 39 Democrats who voted against healthcare reform in the House of Representatives on Saturday night. The Times notes that 31 of these Democrats represent districts won by John McCain, as if that’s a sufficient excuse. But take a closer look at the numbers. Paradoxically, those Democrats voting against healthcare reform represent constituents most in need of health insurance. … These Democrats will talk about fiscal responsibility and cost containment and preserving the free market, but let’s get real — their votes had nothing to do with ideological concerns.” [editor’s note: He’s right about that, but not for the reasons he thinks; “ideological concerns” haven’t been valid in Congress since … well, when? Appomattox? Or earlier? - SAT] (11/09/09)