Obaka's Threat

From the UK Telegraph:

Barack Obama has said he will not campaign for any Democratic congressmen who fails to support health care reform.

My first thought: is that actually a threat, or more of a promise?

Mark Hemingway of the Washington Examiner writes:

I bet those Democrats who are voting no are wondering if they can get that promise in writing. Obama may help with fundraising, but those Dems in competitive districts probably don't see an association with the president as being of much help -- again, just ask Martha Coakley, Jon Corzine or Creigh Deeds.

Further, according to The Hill, House Majority Whip James Clyburn says the House's ObakaKare vote could possibly be delayed past the Easter holiday.

Thumbscrews and racks, anyone? We know waterboarding's out.

BZ