Republican in tight reelection voted against Obamacare -- but now swears he cares about it

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) is running neck-and-neck with his Democratic opponent Harley Rouda, according to the New York Times. Perhaps that's why he is being forced to eat crow on his vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

"Politicians argue a lot about health care, but for me it's personal," Rohrabacher said.

He went on to tell the horrific story of his daughter being struck with Leukemia when she was just a child.

"So for her and all families we must protect America's health care system," he continued. "That's why I am taking on both parties and fighting to cover pre-existing conditions."

There's just one problem: Rohrabacher voted to get rid of the law that would do exactly that. In fact, he did it several times. Furthermore, the issue of pre-existing conditions isn't one that either party fights over. Both parties want to see health insurance companies cover those with health problems.

His website still has a press release saying Obamacare equals socialism and

Health care is among the top issues for Americans this election. The poll, however, didn't ask the follow-up question on which part of healthcare matters most to people.