Republicans simply believe that healthcare is unaffordable. They haven't put much time into thinking about it.
Democrats think that health reform is the right thing to do and the necessary thing to do, economically speaking, to save Medicare/Medicaid and bring down the cost of health insurance premiums. Republicans are truly thinking conservatively. Democrats are leaning toward bold, but I'm not sure they have the backbone to get it done. It's also uncertain whether the democrats agree among themselves. After all, we wouldn't be here if they hadn't spent so much time arguing about the public option. After yesterday though, democrats seem to be thinking more cohesively. The meeting may have been the kick in the pants that they needed.
I'll believe it when I see it.
I'll believe it when I see it.
The only path left is reconciliation, which would block a filibuster. The republicans are calling foul. I'd agree except for the fact that the republicans have challenged just about every piece of legislation with a filibuster, also foul. So to be fair, reconciliation is a good end.
This is a pretty good summary:
This is a pretty good summary:
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There's still Anthony Weiner, who still thinks there are enough votes for a public option. This guy has way too much time on his hands because he's always on TV:
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