Democrats are to blame. They just couldn't get it together.
Lieberman waited to forcefully speak out against the public option until it was no longer in play. He timed his pounce perfectly for his political well being. The fact is, most people don't know enough about healthcare, or care enough, to support it. Most Americans are against reform or doubt the government's ability to put an efficient system into place. This will have little effect on Lieberman's political career.