Lesson in Republican politics.
You give up the voluntary end-of-life reimbursements and they come for the public option. You cave and give up the public option, and they come for the co-ops. (Another item here.)
When does it end?
Unless the bill privatizes Medicare, abolishes Social Security and replaces Secretary Sebelius with Kelly Prejean, Republicans will vote against any healthcare reform bill.
I don't agree that the White House and the Democrats need to employ the crazy, illegal tactics of the Bush administration. But crumbling and capitulating every time the Republicans make a loud noise is disgraceful.
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