Cenk Uygur @ HuffPo: House Democrats Draw Line in the Sand on Public Option

[OneGrassRoot]

(sorry if this is a dupe)


Posted @ Huffington Pot: July 8, 2009 11:35 AM


We talked to Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY) on The Young Turks last night. He gave us an important look into what happened inside the Democratic Caucus meeting on healthcare reform.

Rahm Emanuel came to speak to the House Democrats and said he was misinterpreted by the Wall Street Journal when they quoted him as being open to negotiating away the public option. The Progressive Caucus, with their 80 members, threw down the gauntlet and said they must have a "robust public option" in the bill in order to vote for it. And perhaps most importantly, the Blue Dogs seemed to step out of the way and agree to a public option.

These are important developments. And Rep. Yarmuth added, "I think it would be almost impossible to get a bill out of the House without a strong public option on it."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cenk-uygur/house-democrats-draw-line_b_227818.html

[BlooInBloo]

1. Wow. This thing might actaully happen. I'll be damned. Good job, Prog. Caucus.

[grillo7]

2. This is great news...we can do this

"And perhaps most importantly, the Blue Dogs seemed to step out of the way and agree to a public option."

[PopSixSquish]

3. Ya Know, I'd Almost Think Rahm Did This on Purpose to Get a "Show of Hands"

but I think he let his mouth get ahead of his brain. Or he decided that he couldn't let Joey B have all the fun...(Clio's gonna get me for that)