The passage of health care reform hasn’t been easy for the GOP. But there is a silver lining (though, some Republicans might argue that encouraging their party chairman is not exactly in the Party’s best interests): Michael Steele has finally figured out a way to raise money. The RNC’s webite, www.firenancypelosi.com, which depicts the …
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Morning Must Reads: What’s Next
Official White House photo by Pete Souza
–The day Democrats’ health care legislation is due to be signed into law, Republicans are continuing to push the idea of repeal. At least 10 GOP state attorneys general are lining up legal challenges.
—Marc Ambinder writes, “the point of the lawsuits isn’t legal — it’s political. It …
5 Reasons Republicans Should Let Go of Health Care
Reporters leaving Capitol Hill in the wee hours of Monday morning were, for the most part, heaving sighs of relief: health care reform had – finally! — passed, a vote for the history books. However imperfect, the deed was done, the fat lady had sung. A day later and Republicans seem not to have gotten the memo: they are attacking the …
Health Reform’s Incredible Significance And Why It Won’t Matter Much In November
Even after a weekend of hyperbole from Democrats and Republicans on what the passage of health care legislation will mean for America, it is hard to overstate the bill’s political and policy implications.
President Obama largely got the bill he wanted — a tempered compromise between the wings of his party that alters the existing …
Neugebauer Admits to Yelling ‘Baby Killer’
The great mystery of the passage of health care reform is resolved. Who yelled “baby killer” at Bart Stupak during the debate over the motion to recommit? Texas Republican Rep. Randy Neugebauer just now issued the following statement:
“Last night was the climax of weeks and months of debate on a health care bill that my constituents
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Morning Must Reads: Moment of Victory
Official White House Photo by Pete Souza
–There’s a lot to digest after last night’s historic vote on health care reform. Might as well dive right in:
–David Sanger writes in the New York Times that Obama succeeded at reshaping American social welfare — a feat the last two president’s failed to accomplish — but at the cost …
The Importance of Being Stupak
A quick turn around time.com story from me on Michigan’s Bart Stupak and his 15 minutes of global fame today.
Stupak Votes Nay, erhmm… Yea?
Bart Stupak and the congressional leaders are in a complicated mating dance. In a bold courting move this morning leadership sources leaked that the Michigan Democrat was a Yea. Not so quick, replied Stupak’s office. Coyly, he said, he’s still in talks and reviewing the executive order. Word back from leadership sources is that Rep. John …
Stupak’s a Yea?
MSNBC and C-SPAN are reporting that Michigan Democrat Bart Stupak will vote for the bill, bringing along at least half a dozen votes with him. Apparently, an executive order on abortion that the White House had been negotiating with Stupak is what pushed him over the edge. Stupak, a pro-life Democrat, nearly derailed the passage of …
Pelosi’s Sticks & Carrots
A story from me today about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s whip style as we head into the final sprint on health care.
The Call: Health Care and What’s Next
This week’s podcast features Jay, Kate and Michael discussing the politics of health reform and what will happen after its pivotal test on Sunday. Enjoy:
Right-Wing Nervous Breakdown
This is becoming a rather difficult week for the wingnuts. Glenn Greenwald details the insanity prevailing among the neocons on the question of Israeli settlements. But the froth-at-the-mouth-rabidity seems to be increasing across the board…and the reason for this is the probable passage of the health care reform legislation on Sunday …
What Happened to Si Se Puede?
This has not been a good political week for the Hispanic community. Hispanic leaders in the House caved to Democratic pressure and endorsed the health care bill expected to be voted on in the House this Sunday. The Hispanic Caucus has long been opposed to the Senate version because it would bar illegal immigrants from using their own …