President Obama Speech Scored Points, NY Dems Say

President Obama Speech Scored Points, NY Dems Say
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WASHINGTON - President Obama energized House liberals with talk of a public health care option, but fell short of capturing the hearts of Republicans with his sweeping reform pitch, lawmakers acknowledged Wednesday night.

"He made the strongest argument yet on the public plan," said Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-Brooklyn, Queens), who supports the "public option" and has been one of Obama's biggest critics in recent days.

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