Tag Archives: Public Option

White House Leadership on the Public Option

Posted on February 23, 2010 at 12:45 pm by Bob Cesca

At first, I agreed with Ezra’s post that the White House is, again, failing to lead on the public option. However, it’s become clear that even the most hardline supporters of the public option know that any serious rekindling of … Continue reading →

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The White House Healthcare Bill

Posted on February 22, 2010 at 5:17 pm by Bob Cesca

I almost called it a “plan,” but to call it a plan would imply that they didn’t have a plan in the first place. Either way, Ezra describes it like so: There’s not a lot of policy news in the … Continue reading →

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Mobilizing for the Resurrected Public Option

Posted on February 21, 2010 at 3:58 pm by Bob Cesca

Whoever it is we generally task with activating the mighty progressive movement, I would suggest now is a good time to get moving. Harry Reid basically confirmed the reconciliation strategy today. Josh Marshall: On a local TV interview show on … Continue reading →

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The Public Option Could Save You

Posted on February 19, 2010 at 4:47 pm by Bob Cesca

And by “you,” I mean “you” and I mean various Democratic members of the Senate who will be running in dangerously tight races in November. Imagine, senators, being tied in the polls going into election day. Now imagine having voted … Continue reading →

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Now It's 17 for the Public Option

Posted on February 19, 2010 at 8:45 am by Bob Cesca

Senator Schumer has added his name to the letter supporting the public option. It stands to reason since it’s his “level playing field” public option. The signatories so far: Sens. Bernie Sanders (VT), Al Franken (MN), Patrick Leahy (VT), John … Continue reading →

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Looks Like Meat's Back on the Menu, Boys

Posted on February 18, 2010 at 6:32 am by Bob Cesca

The list of senators pushing for the public option is growing. The list of Senators currently signing the letter includes Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Michael Bennet (D-Col.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Al Franken (D-Minn.), Pat Leahy … Continue reading →

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Don't Get Too Excited, But…

Posted on February 16, 2010 at 4:45 pm by Bob Cesca

Looks like the public option is still being discussed in the Senate. Four senators have signed a letter urging Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) to pass a public option for insurance coverage through the use of reconciliation. The list … Continue reading →

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Another Reason to Pass a Public Option

Posted on February 3, 2010 at 6:49 pm by Bob Cesca

Congress should pass a public option via reconciliation for many reasons. This is just the latest one. A wingnut healthcare front group is publishing a “Public Option RIP” ad in the Washington Post. Now, there’s no chance Congress will pass … Continue reading →

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The New Insufferables?

Posted on January 27, 2010 at 10:46 am by Bob Cesca

Reconciliation for the House fixes on healthcare reform will eliminate the need for Ben Nelson, Blanche Lincoln, Joe Lieberman, Evan Bayh and Mary Landrieu. The Insufferables. But several weeks ago, I worried that reconciliation might bring in a new batch … Continue reading →

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The Public Option Is Back on the Table

Posted on January 27, 2010 at 8:00 am by Bob Cesca

I’m not getting my hopes up, but this is encouraging: …in order to move health care through the House, Democrats either need to pick up progressives or conservatives. And the budget reconciliation process does not lend itself to altering abortion … Continue reading →

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