For the last few years we’ve kept track of politicians who try to redefine words or phrases to suit their needs, hide the truth, etc. We even have a whole category dedicated to it thanks to reader Nick. The following example might just be the most literal.

Obama: I Could Support A Robust Health Care Co-operative – TPMDC (7/29/09):

President Obama‘s been pretty consistent in his support of a public option, once going so far as to say any health care bill he signs must include one. But how broad is his definition of public option?

Here’s what he told Time‘s Karen Tumulty. “I think in theory you can imagine a cooperative meeting that definition.”

In theory, the President can kiss my ass. Nullus.