Monday, August 17, 2009

No more public option

"Bowing to Republican pressure and an uneasy public, President Barack Obama's administration signaled Sunday it is ready to abandon the idea of giving Americans the option of government-run insurance as part of a new healthcare system. Facing mounting opposition to the overhaul, administration officials left open the chance for a compromise with Republicans that would include health insurance cooperatives instead of a government-run plan. Such a concession probably would enrage Obama's liberal supporters but could deliver a much-needed victory on a top domestic priority opposed by GOP lawmakers."

http://www.miamiherald.com/living/health/healthcare-reform/story/1189147.html

In other words, the town hall protesters win (again).

And, Obama has no bottom line health care reform principle, other than signing a piece of paper and declaring victory.

1 comment:

Cooper City Info said...

"Such a concession probably would enrage Obama's liberal supporters but could deliver a much-needed victory on a top domestic priority opposed by GOP lawmakers."
Barry, please get your facts right. The majority of the American public oppodr it and many of them are vets who really known the public option
and the marvelous program that the VA provides. LOL