Mike McIntyre, North Carolina Flip-Flops on SCHIP!

From the press release of Rep Mike McIntyre, DNC-7:

McIntyre To Vote For SCHIP Bill
Will Not Support Presidential Veto

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike McIntyre announced today that he will vote to support the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) and not support the presidential veto of this bill.

It looks like pressure paid off. Mike McINtyre announced this afternoon that he has changed his stand on SCHIP. More from the release...

Congressman McIntyre stated, "As a long-time advocate for children for over 25 years, and as one who has consistently supported family health issues, I will not support President Bush’s veto of the SCHIP bill, and I will vote to override his veto. My objection to the method of funding for this bill and my support of North Carolina’s farmers and the economic well-being of our communities are well-known, but I have always supported the SCHIP program and will do what is necessary to preserve it for the sake of children and families in need. As Chairman of the Agriculture Subcommittee that oversees tobacco, I will also continue to do all that I can to support our farmers and our region’s economy. That commitment has not changed with this vote for our children."

This flip-flop comes in the wake of national pressure, local pressure from Wilmington, NC MoveOn members, and bad publicity in the Wilmington, NC StarNews newspaper.

Hat Tip: Daily Kos