Lord Charles Boustany -- thrice sued for medical malpractice, a "death-panel" advocate and former Birther -- managed a less-than-tepid response. The best that can be said for him is that he wasn't foaming at the mouth as he delivered his remarks (unlike many of his colleagues).
This behavior does nothing but vindicate Van Jones's original opinion of the Republicans.
Immediate polling reaction is pretty favorable for health care reform. Oh well, August was good for the GOP ... while it lasted.