The Centrists’ Take on the Speech: Pretty Darn Good
The moderates and centrists critical to ongoing health care negotiations seemed to have found a good deal to their liking in the president’s speech tonight. Senator Olympia Snowe—a central focal point for the TV cameras scanning the chamber—issued a statement tonight that praised the President’s stated desire to bend the cost curve and, just as significantly, to ensure that the bill does not add to the deficit. READ MORE >>
Dodd Turns Down HELP
Contrary to the expectations of many, Chris Dodd has decided to turn down the chairmanship of the Senate HELP Committee, choosing instead to stay at the helm of Banking. Dodd and his office have yet to comment on his decision (which will also result in Tom Harkin taking over HELP and Blanche Lincoln over Agriculture). READ MORE >>
What Would Snowe's Trigger Look Like?
It looks like the White House's endgame may very well include a public option trigger, as a means of bringing Olympia Snowe and other key centrists on board. In fact, Obama met with Snowe today to talk about the bill, so there's no question that her ideas and concerns are being taken quite seriously. But what would a Snowe-endorsed trigger actually look like? READ MORE >>
What Does Olympia Snowe Want?
It's Official: Bennett Succumbs to the Right
The Political Calculus of Dodd’s Decision
Is Ben Nelson Actually in Line With His Constituents?
A Research 2000/Daily Kos poll reveals that the majority of Nebraskans approve of Senator Ben Nelson's actions on health care-and that more oppose the public option than support it. The results of the poll, which was conducted last week, show that 56% of likely voters in the state approve of Nelson's health care work, while 39% disapprove. READ MORE >>
What Webb Neglects to Say About Burma
The Right-Wing Attack on Bob Bennett
The Attack On Obamacare: Gay Conspiracy Edition
Reader JP just alerted me to an email blast from a group called "The Pray In Jesus Name Project." It suggests that ObamaCare will not only pull the plug on grandma, but also result in a gay and transgendered takeover of the entire health care system. Among the bogus claims in the group's petition: READ MORE >>
