CNN: Liberals see health care hero in freshman Florida lawmaker (Alan Grayson)

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http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/10/08/alan.grayson/index.html?eref=rss_us

(CNN) -- Could a little-known freshman Democrat from a conservative-leaning Florida district be just what the doctor ordered for liberals wary of what they view as a timid president too ready to compromise on overhauling health care?


Rep. Alan Grayson, D-Florida, attracted attention for a tirade in the House against the GOP's health care plan.

A little more than a week ago, few Americans had heard of Rep. Alan Grayson, who represents the Orlando area, and more than a handful of his congressional colleagues may not have been able to pick the 6-foot-4, 51-year-old out of a lineup.

But that was before the combative Bronx-born congressman and Harvard-educated lawyer took to the floor of the House of Representatives last week, shocking the few Republicans within earshot when he dramatically declared the GOP health care plan is "Don't get sick, and if you do get sick, die quickly."

The after-hours tirade quickly made the rounds online and on television the next morning, energizing Republicans and Democrats alike -- many of whom from both parties appear eager to keep the rhetoric surrounding the health care debate at a fever pitch.
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[Taverner]

1. You guys told me Orlando was changing

And I guess it is true!

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2. He's my guy! I worked on his campaign last year.

:applause:

[kestrel91316]

3. Tirade, my ass. In case anybody was thinking CNN was making the

slightest attempt to avoid the appearance of bias......I have news.....

[madrchsod]

4. finally, a democrat with big balls.......

[DCKit]

5. Note how CNN characterizes it as "a tirade". n/t