What did Sen. Coburn mean by prayer request?

Speaking in opposition to the health insurance reform bill on the Senate floor Sunday evening, Sen. Tom Coburn expressed his hope that a Senator of the Democratic Caucus would not be able to make the vote, saying, "What the American people ought to pray is that somebody cant make the vote tonight. Thats what they ought to pray." Following this statement, Sen. Dick Durbin challenged Coburn to return to the floor to explain his remarks. "I have been trying to reach Sen. Coburn. This statement troubles me, and Im trying to reach him come back to the floor and explain exactly what he meant about a Senator being unable to make the vote tonight, " said Durbin. "Im reaching out to Sen. Coburn. Ill be on the floor for the next 45 minutes, and I hope that he will join me there."

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[Laikoz]

Shame of religious fanatic Coburn. I am from Oklahoma and i hope this puts him on the defense. i am praying that all ignorant republicans senators get eaten by the chupacabra...

[tarbh47]

Coburn is one sick puppy! He should be reprimanded by the Senate and entire Congress. He ought to keep his evangelical fanaticism out of the Congress! Sick Coward!

[oldjizzy]

Idiots. He's asking Coburn because it was COMMON knowledge that Sen. Byrd was sick and people thought he was very close to death.

Dolts. - That's why this asshole Coburn was called to the carpet!

Damn.

[praecorloth]

Coburn's statement was not one of wishing misfortune in the exact same way that Obama was not comparing Coburn to a terrorist. People are flipping out about the most inane shit these days.

For Dog's sake, it was a blanket statement trying to get across the point that the bill in question is being railroaded in to law without anyone even looking at it. And what happened in the end? We the people got the shaft and health insurance companies got a guaranteed boost in sales. Thanks a lot.

[Damis101]

It's an imprecatory prayer, jerk. Don't be coy, you know very well that's what Sen. Coburn meant.

[bluegsp]

Durbin is an ass!

[56eldorado]

Coburn was not wishing misfortune on anyone, and Durbin knows it. This is so transparent, Durbin's accusation is shameful, but this is nothing new for you Dems.

[22rivercitymama]

Maybe if people really prayed, it might help the Senate in EVERY way to stop trying to take over our health care. Prayer NEVER hurts. What really hurts this institution is someone standing up there like Max Baucus when he is drunk. That demeans the institution, not prayer.

[yojunkzfaded]

He meant that someone would be prevented from showing up. It has NOTHING to do with causing or "wishing" misfortune. People can miss an appointment for a myriad of reasons-it is those who thought it meant to do harm,-who is corrupt and have lived in such a world.

[marcostar57]

@dsscam

and I'll pray that morons like you get a brain soon..

[marcostar57]

How many Democrats called out this supposed "Christian" for his outrageous statement?? Only Durbin? Come on Dems ..as usual show some SPINE and call out this SOB!