The president did this "open mic" thing on purpose. And I love it.
"I said, 'You want to repeal health care? Go at it. We'll have that debate," Obama said, describing his negotiations with Speaker John Boehner. "You're not going to be able to do that by nickel-and-diming me in the budget. You think we're stupid?'"
According to CBS, Obama quoted himself as telling Boehner to "Put it in a separate bill," adding that "if you think you can overturn my veto, try it. But don't try to sneak this through."
Clearly he wanted to send a signal to both Republican and progressive critics -- he's not a pushover and, by the way, piss off.