The party of NO!

[30ashopper]

In a letter delivered to the White House moments ago, the two leaders of the bloc of House progressives bluntly told President Obama that they will not support any health care plan without a public option in it ? and demanded a meeting to inform him face to face.

The not-yet-released letter ? the first joint statement from progressives since news emerged that Obama might not address the public option in next week?s speech ? is their sharpest challenge yet to the president, given the extraordinary sensitivity of this political moment. The letter urges him to mention the public option in his speech.

?Any bill that does not provide, at a minimum, a public option built on the Medicare provider system and with reimbursement based on Mediare rates ? not negotiated rates ? is unacceptable,? reads the letter, which was sent over by a source. It was signed by Reps. Lynn Woolsey and Raul Grijalva, the two leaders of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

?A health reform bill without a robust public option will not achieve the health reform this country so desperately needs,? the letter continues. ?We cannot vote for anything less.?

House Liberals Write Directly To Obama: No Public Option, No Support | The Plum Line

Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

[Bob]

no referred to the status quo

 

[Winnie]

House Liberals Write Directly To Obama: No Public Option, No Support | The Plum Line

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Why do they insist on defeating themselves? Every time.

?A bill without a strong public option will not pass the House. Eliminating the public option would be a major victory for the insurance companies who have rationed care, increased premiums and denied coverage.?

Speaker Nancy Pelosi | News Room | Press Releases

I guess I should just be glad they are.

 

[idlewind]

What they should say is just say no to huge deficits and higher taxes.

 

[TooFarTampa]

They all remind me of 2-year-olds! Trust me I know!

 

[idlewind]

They all remind me of 2-year-olds! Trust me I know!

You should be ashamed of yourself for insulting 2 year olds