Congressman Uses Real Live Baby To Debate Against Health Care!

by Joe Coscarelli | 4:06 pm, November 7th, 2009

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Congressman John Shadegg of Arizona raised eyebrows this afternoon when he carried a baby to the microphone of the House of Representatives to debate against health care reform. In his one minute speech, the representative used the child to voice concerns about the bill’s cost, speaking as if he knew the thoughts of little Maddie. She “doesn’t want the government to take over health care,” Rep. Shadegg says, sometimes slipping into a baby voice and attributing every point of contention to a concern of Maddie’s. Shadegg is then reminded that he is not allowed to refer to guests of the House.

It’s as odd as it sounds! Check out the clip below:

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Rachel Sklar says:

November 7, 2009 at 5:43 pm

I love how Maddie can’t get enough of that microphone. She totally fits in on that house floor.

CalebHowe says:

November 7, 2009 at 7:52 pm

I guess you missed the Democrat congressman who brought TWO children out. That’s not strange? Doesn’t raise eyebrows?

Rachel Sklar says:

November 7, 2009 at 8:26 pm

I did miss it. It’s Saturday! Link?

Ben Linus says:

November 7, 2009 at 9:44 pm

Well, it’s Saturday, like you said, and this is only only mention I could find:
http://blogs.abcnews.com/george/2009/11/baby-joins-house-health-care-debate.html

Democrat Pete Stark brought up his two children, twins Andrew and Hannah (age 8), when he gave a speech supporting the health care bill.

“I encourage each of my colleagues to join me in voting yes and I can assure you these guys,” he said motioning to the kids, “aren’t going to have to pay for it in the future.”

kimtaylor says:

November 8, 2009 at 3:55 am

Exactly! That is whole point of this. The Repubs know damn well that the Dems will the the majority for a pretty long while with this healthcare reform passage.

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Magister says:

November 8, 2009 at 4:29 am

If it’s not his grand-daughter, where’d he get the kid?

Nachi says:

November 8, 2009 at 6:19 pm

Proof that Shadegg should have been…aborted. It’s never too late!

ImNotBlue says:

November 9, 2009 at 1:22 am

Come on guys… if you remember similar situations, you’ll disprove the argument too easily, and make the Democrats look as goofy as the Republicans. And do you really want to do that?! I mean, if they reported on things around here fairly and without overt bias, they’d have a hard time pushing their agenda! Only remember what helps the Democrats… fairness, ethics, honesty… not around these parts.

dan m says:

November 9, 2009 at 9:21 pm

Support Shadegg’s opponent,
visit http://www.hulburdforcongress.com

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