House Democrats want Obama’s trip delayed again
This tells me that the Dems not only still don’t have the votes, they’re divided and struggling to get more, and need Dear Leader’s help.
Related: Dead Congress Walking (The liberals are mad at the centrists, the centrists are mad at the liberals. Democrats in the House are angry at those in the Senate, and deeply [...]
One Step Closer
Today, comprehensive health reform came one step closer to becoming a reality. This afternoon, the House Budget Committee voted to advance the legislation to the next phase in the process. After over a year of debate, the final package is only days away from getting the up-or-down vote Americans deserve.
This is good news for all [...]
Obama’s Australian visit delayed - Sydney Morning Herald
BigPond News
Obama's Australian visit delayedSydney Morning HeraldTHE US President, Barack Obama, will press ahead with his Australian visit but has delayed it to push healthcare reforms through Congress. …Obama cuts back Aussie tripThe AustralianPresident Obama's final challenge on healthcare: corralling votesThe HillLocal man receives letter of reply from ObamaMt. Vernon Register-NewsCommon Dreams (press release) -Straits Times -BBC [...]
Virginia’s Rep. Boucher to Vote No on Obamacare, Cites Special Deals & Medicare Rationing
Boucher voted "no" in November, but had been listed as undecided. This report makes his position seem pretty clear:
U.S. Rep. Rick Boucher, D-Va., said Friday he could not support health care reform legislation that includes heavy cuts to Medicare, a position he has held since his first vote against the package and his party’s move [...]
Obamacare blowback: Democratic candidates distance themselves from healthcare reform
Given the unpopularity of Obamacare, little wonder that hardly any Democrat running for Congress seems to want to talk about healthcare:
Of the 26 leading Democratic House candidates contacted by The Hill, only one would commit to voting for the Senate healthcare bill if and when it comes to the House floor.
They can run but they [...]
Immigrants prep for march on DC - New York Daily News
Jornal.us News Agency (blog)
Immigrants prep for march on DCNew York Daily NewsHispanics massively supported Barack Obama's presidential aspirations and enthusiastically voted for him. They believed him when he promised to bring a more …Obama Takes Up Trio of Issues Dear to BaseRoll Call (subscription)Neither Obama nor Congress will have the stomach for a fight over [...]
