This type of behavior is uh.... unprecedented?

Hell no it isn't. LBJ raised badgering to an art form.

"a fiscally and socially moderate Democrat."

No room in the Party for those people anymore. Maybe Obama could shut off his district's water supply, until he sees the light.

Gobama!

He's holding out for a fucking payoff just like the rest of the Demojagoff holdouts. Hispicable.

Hell no it isn't. LBJ raised badgering to an art form.

True that, the guy did some legendary arm twisting in order to get the Civil Rights Legislation through.

strongly leaning toward backing heath care reform

Sounds like he already got called.

Be Well.