"It's incumbent on Democrats to express their disagreement with the president."
In doing so, he would be able to place the blame on Democrats who are grotesquely out of step with their party's heritage.
And they heaped criticism on Democrats for not giving them any chance to offer their own proposals.
Republican leaders had to rely on Democrats to help pass the bill.
He scored 14,205 votes, running on the Left and Democrats list.
Jackson was a big influence on other Democrats during the 1800's.
But pressure on Democrats to engage in the race is certain to be intense.
She scored 3,950 votes, running on the Left and Democrats list.
The debate also puts pressure on Democrats to demonstrate the depth of their support now that there is a real chance it can pass.
He also called on Democrats to do more than criticize.