Monthly Archives: July 2009

With Congressional and Public Support Wavering, Obama Ratchets Up Pressure and Rhetoric on Reform

Judging from the tone and tenor of President Obama’s statement on Friday and his stinging weekly radio/internet address on Saturday, it was not a good week for health reform…the President is not a happy man. But he is a smart man, and he senses the … Continue reading

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Where is the Luv??? Obama Live @ 3:15 Today (Friday 7/17)

The President will end the week with a 3:15 press event on healthcare.  For sure, not the way he was hoping to end the week on his top domestic policy. The week started with the President’s return to the states … Continue reading

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Blue Dawg Growls

Mike Ross, Blue Dog in chief on health reform re:  Dems opposition in House. Don’t mess with the Daawgs…. http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102×3972671

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Beware of Blue Dogs

We have all heard the deafening rhetoric from the extreme political right and left that accompanies any major legislative initiative.  On the health reform issue, the piercing calls from the left for a “Single Payer Plan” or a “Public Option” are … Continue reading

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