$880 billionthe estimated cost of the health-reform bill pushed by Sen. Max Baucus, which concedes a lot of things to the GOP to help gain bipartisan support source
Last night, Obama was on “60 Minutes” discussing health care. This segment is perhaps the most interesting part of the whole thing. He discusses Joe Wilson a little but turns it into a broader statement on civility in our current political discourse. (What happened to it?) We don’t care which side you’re on. Obama’s points are sound here and should be heeded by everyone.source
This evening I let my emotions get the best of me when listening to the President’s remarks regarding the coverage of illegal immigrants in the health care bill.
Rep. Joe Wilson • On his yelling of “Liar” during the president’s speech. He apologized later, saying “While I disagree with the President’s statement, my comments were inappropriate and regrettable.” Well, of course they were! You’re the top trending topic on Twitter. You gave your political enemies something to rally around after your side finally had the hard-fought upper hand. This is how you lose the upper hand, bro. • source
Allow me to sum up the President’s speech as it relates to his opponents tonight: Beep beep, mother(#(%%^@.
An e-mail to Andrew Sullivan • Summing up the response (Road Runner-style) to what’s shaping up to be a major political victory for the president. In other news, South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson is currently wearing a scarlet letter after yelling “Liar!” at Obama during the speech. • source
It goes without saying that a lot is riding now on his ability to re-energize the health care debate and bring it home to a successful conclusion. Nothing will influence the perception of the presidency more than whether he can be successful in getting a health care bill through the Congress.
Obama adviser John D. Podesta • On Obama’s need to win the health care debate. There’s a lot riding on it – if he loses this fight, it could irreparably damage his presidency. So, as he gets back to work from his vacation, watch closely – these next few weeks are critical for the president. • source
FDR or Jimmy Carter Joe Trippi, speaking off of comments by his old boss, Howard Dean, suggests that the Van Jones resignation may be an attempt to discredit a president gunning for the legacy of a great.
FDR or Jimmy Carter Joe Trippi, speaking off of comments by his old boss, Howard Dean, suggests that the Van Jones resignation may be an attempt to discredit a president gunning for the legacy of a great.
Al Franken dazzles Despite his rep as a divider due to his years as a liberal icon, Minnesota Senator Al Franken managed to soothe the nerves of a motley crew of health care critics. Impressive, bro.
FDR or Jimmy Carter Joe Trippi, speaking off of comments by his old boss, Howard Dean, suggests that the Van Jones resignation may be an attempt to discredit a president gunning for the legacy of a great.
Al Franken dazzles Despite his rep as a divider due to his years as a liberal icon, Minnesota Senator Al Franken managed to soothe the nerves of a motley crew of health care critics. Impressive, bro.
Newt’s got Obama’s back Newt Gingrich isn’t lining up with fellow Republicans to criticize Obama’s controversial upcoming speech to students. He greatly supports what he expects to be purely “positive.”