2 N.C. Democrats now oppose repeal of health care overhaul

Kissell and Shuler had voted against Obama's overhaul, but they plan to vote today against dismantling it.

WASHINGTON (By Barbara Barrett, CharlotteObserver.com) - Expect North Carolina's U.S. House delegation to fall primarily along party lines today on the health repeal vote - with at least two Democrats who opposed the health reform overhaul last year now saying to leave it be.

U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler, co-chairman of the Blue Dog coalition of conservative Democrats, told reporters earlier this year that doing away with reform now would be "immoral," and he plans to oppose repealing the law.

So does U.S. Rep. Larry Kissell of Biscoe. He told constituents that he would rather chip away at changes through legislation. Kissell also reminded voters that Democrats retain control of the Senate, and that President Barack Obama has pledged to veto any repeal that reaches his desk.

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