The New York Times says he is. And, of course, this is a problem for liberals and Democrats.
I know this is a futile exercise, but let's lay this out.
Every Republican in Congress defends Rush Limbaugh and parrots Glenn Beck, and all of the really important Republicans from Chuck Grassley to Big John Cornyn have at one time or another engaged in the "death panel" lie.
Not wingnuts.
One Democrat stands up and takes a powerful position on healthcare reform.
He's totally a wingnut.
Does that about sum it up?