Kosmas is a yes

[oberliner]

Source: Politico

Democratic Rep. Suzanne Kosmas has flipped her "no" vote to "yes."

The Orlando Sentinel's Mark Matthews reports:

After days of fence-sitting, U.S. Rep. Suzanne Kosmas of New Smyrna Beach said Friday that she would support a sweeping Democratic plan for healthcare reform that has divided the country even as it aims to bring health insurance to 95 percent of Americans.

<snip>

“I’m going to vote for healthcare reform,” she said. “I know this is not a perfect bill. But in the scheme of things, it provides the best options and the best opportunities for my constituents.”

Read more: http://www.politico.com/livepulse/0310/Kosmas_is_a_yes.html

[Kingofalldems]

1. How many do we need now?

Totally lost track.

[oberliner]

2. Kosmas, Cuellar To Vote Yes: 200-209, 207-212 with leaners

But for now, confirmed Yes votes hit 200, with 209 opposed. With leaners, we’re at 207-212. And if they get all the Yes votes who voted that way the last time, they have 217.

http://news.firedoglake.com/2010/03/19/kosmas-cuellar-to-vote-yes-200-209-207-212-with-leaners/

[ThisThreadIsSatire]

3. the problem is...

... all but 1 or 2 are pro-lifers who voted for the Stupak Amendment...

[FarLeftFist]

4. Rumor has it 7 more turned yes.

Estimates are saying they have the 216.