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Votes. based on your discussion with her, is there wiggle room on this from her perspective, or does she think theyve got it? >> i think, i mean, you know, part of it is what she says and part of it is the mood music. i think they absolutely believe theyve got it. remember, nancy pelosi said and this is very important, earlier this week, we will not bring it up to a vote, unless we have got the votes. so, i dont see any possibility that they would call this vote, this afternoon, unless they were...

Health care reform, you can read it, all 2773 pages of it, and decide for yourself. log onto foxnews.com and click on the "read the bill" link on our home page and share your thoughts about the legislative milestone by clicking on the comments tab, what you like and dont like and everything else. in between. shall we say. on-line. foxnews.com. >> martha: all right, we have more coming up on this nail-biter in the beltway today. the house majority leader, steny hoyer saying he says they will have...

Strike these deals, to bend the rules, to try and deliver the votes. >> martha: you said on friday, that the democrats did not have the votes. that it would not pass if they didnt have the votes. what is your take on that on sunday, right now? >> well fluid, right now. i mean, we are working hard doing everything we can to help stop this bill. and, so, you know, again, i think that there have been representations made with a lot less confidence on the other side of the aisle this morning as to w...

And why arent congressional leaders more considered about these polls? >> thats a good question. he has continued to poll better than his policies on a number of levels, including health care throughout his first year. that continues, because i think people still generally like the president. regarding congressional leaders, their argument is, and theyve said, look, the specific of this bill have been misrepresented, people dont understand it, theyve been misled, and once the bill passes, theyll...

Judiciary committee and youve laid out concerns you have. some work he did not disclose including work on behalf of terror suspects, including a case that went all the way to the supreme court even though he said it was an oversight. it seems tough you would forget a case that went that far. >> exactly so. when he was up for confirmation, he was required to disclose all of the cases in which he participated, and probably the biggest case in his career, he plumb forgot to tell us about it. and it...

The dozen stupak people who are upset with the senate bill and the lack of restrictions they think on public expenditures, taxpayer money going for abortions, then theyll do it, if they need the votes and this will be enough to do it. >> and another key concern for them are the fiscal issues. you had representative paul ryan on with his chart today to talk about it on fox news sunday and he and his democratic counterpart clearly disagreed on how this is gonna play out fiscally. >> the congressio...

Insurance, if americans dont have government acceptable health care, theyll have to pay a fine, of $2250. or 2% of their income, the irs can collect their income tax rebates, and conduct audits. well see a very heavy hand of government with the irs, in all 300 million americans lives and every private employer. >> and that will be one of the realities here, too. everybody has to have health insurance whether you want it or not and if you dont have it, the irs will come knocking on your door, rig...

That the white house doesnt believe such an executive order is needed. thats all the white house will say publically. i can tell you from my sources on capitol hill and those around this issue, this conversation is continuing, and there are some in the democratic leadership ranks who believe an executive order from the president might be necessary to push the final vote count over 216. the president will only sign one if in fact thats the case. if the white house can get this vote, get 216 votes...

That way for the last 3-4 days but is still as you said, in the intro, a bit of cliff hanger. >> martha: boy, it is ever, major and what is the final argument, and final message, if anything, the president would be wanting to get out to seal the deal. >> you heard it yesterday when he spoke to the house democratic caucus and its leadership and senate majority leader harry reid on the hill. he said if you believe the status quo is better than the bill, you go ahead and vote against it. that is a ...

Of staff or the president for any issue before the process on the vote, the rule, the senate bill or the fixed legislation, the president or his top aides will be ready, willing and able to address the issues. my guess and my sense of it is, the big issue is about the executive order, sit necessary, is it not, and does it have to be released, does the white house have to acknowledge it before the votes go up on the board in order to get the 216 magic number. all that is in play. >> thank you. wo...