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Originally Posted by dc_dux
I would prefer a stronger public option and ultimately, a single-payer, but the votes are just not there and comprehensive reform like this will be even less likely if the Democrats lose that super-majority in the Senate, which is likely in 2010 ...at which point, we are back to NO reform.
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So far it is beginning to look like a perfect storm for failure in the Senate. There are 4 Democrats who say they will not vote for any bill with a public option in it and quite a few Democrats who say they will not vote for a bill without a public option. All Republicans accept for maybe 1 or 2 will vote against this health care reform bill no matter what form it takes.
I suspect they will have to strip the public option out and strong arm the pro public option Democrats to vote for the bill anyway in order to get the 60 votes and pass something.