“I don’t represent all Iowans,” Blum countered, still smiling but with a newfound edge to his voice. “I represent the First District of Iowa. That’d be like saying, shouldn’t I be able to, even if I live in Dubuque, go vote in Iowa City during the election because I’d like to vote in that district instead?”

A child behind Blum offered a charming grin, likely unrelated to the healthcare debate. [Local reporter Josh] Scheinblum then posed the following question: “Would you still take donations from a Republican in Iowa City?”

At this point, Blum rose and began to pull off the microphone attached to his gray pullover sweater.

“This is ridiculous,” a visibly agitated Blum declared as he prepared to leave. “He’s just gonna sit here and just, just badger me.”