Author: BooMan

Overcoming Fear

Although most Democrats serve districts that support a public option, the concern is not that people will be angry that they supported one. The concern is countering the following talking point: Some House Democrats have...

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Serious Question

My initial reaction on Monday to the White House endorsement of Harry Reid’s opt-out plan was that it was aimed at helping Pelosi whip for a Medicare+5 robust public option. That idea has support in today’s Hill....

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What They Should Have Done

When we talk about cloture, what we really mean is that if even one senator objects to a motion in the Senate, it takes 60 votes to overcome their objection and proceed to the next order of business. It’s not different if...

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Quote of the Day

On Alan Grayson: “Is this news to you that this guy’s one fry short of a Happy Meal?” asked Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.)

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