TPMDC
« Steele On Specter's Switch: "I'm Sure His Mama Didn't Raise Him This Way" | Home | Specter's Switch: The Bigger Picture »

Sebelius Confirmed To Health & Human Services, With Specter's Support

It's been a day for changing titles. Former Kansas governor was confirmed earlier this evening to be President Obama's Secretary of Health and Human Services. The vote was 65-31. Among the 65 was former Republican Arlen Specter (D-PA). We'll post the Roll Call when it comes down the pipe.

Interestingly, Specter also voted in support of an major piece of anti-fraud legislation earlier today, and, in that roll call, the Senate website still lists him as a Republican. Amateurs.

Anyhow, NARAL/Pro-Choice America has been pushing hard for Sebelius' confirmation, and the group's president, Nancy Keenan, had this to say:

We applaud the Senate's vote to confirm the eminently-qualified Gov. Kathleen Sebelius to serve in this critical position. Anti-choice advocates tried every desperate trick in the book to derail her confirmation, but this vote shows that a majority of senators understand that Americans are tired of the antagonistic politics of the past. As our country faces challenges on a number of fronts, especially on the issue of affordable health care, we look forward to ensuring that women's health and sound science are a priority, rather than the failed political maneuvering that damaged this agency during the previous Bush administration.

Late update: Roll call here. He's still listed as a Republican. Somebody should call the clerk!


5 Comments

| Leave a comment
user-pic

YAHHHHHHHHHH! I still wonder why they choose to delay the inevitable.

user-pic

Geez, nothing but good news on politics today.

Now on to Koh and Johnsen...

user-pic

The AP first release of this Sebelius confirmation vote listed the GOP's opposition to her "pro-abortion" stance.

What morons. Who the hell is PRO-ABORTION?

The press just reprints whatever damn crap Republicans shout out at them.

She is PRO-CHOICE but I am sure she does not want to see ANY ABORTIONS!!

user-pic
and, in that roll call, the Senate website still lists him as a Republican. Amateurs.

LOL! Thanks for that!

user-pic

It's pretty telling that Brownback, a pro-life Catholic, voted for this nomination.

I wonder if the anti-abortion fanatics are going to call for Brownback to stop receiving communion or seek other punishment. Most likely, he's going to get a pass simply because he has an (R) next to his name.

Leave a comment

Advertisement
Please disable your adblocker!
Ads are how we pay the bills!

Subscribe

Josh
Marshall

Bio

Matt
Cooper

Bio

Eric
Kleefeld

Bio


Latest Videos




Advertise Liberally
Share
Close Social Web Email

"To" Email Address

Your Name

Your Email Address