Poll: Was Senator Max Baucus Tipsy On The Senate Floor? You Decide

A number of conservative websites are claiming that Senator Max Baucus (D-Montana) was guilty of orating under the influence on the Senate floor. A newly viral video depicts Baucus speaking on the Senate floor, while making irregular gesticulations, odd pauses and slurring of words. Some are claiming that the recent torrid pace brought about by the Health Care vote has exhausted the Senate body, and is the reason behind this, and other odd behavior.

In his speech, Baucus eviscerates the right for challenging Health Care reform for political reasons, though unfortunately for the senator, many people will be watching this speech for reasons he didn’t intend. It probably doesn’t help that the Senator’s name is nearly the same as Bacchus, the Roman god of wine. After the video be sure and weigh in on the poll that follows:

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