A newly published poll from the Washington Post and ABC News shows that support for the public option is on the rise. “On the issue that has been a flash point in the national debate, 57 percent of all Americans now favor a public insurance option, while 40 percent are opposed. Support has risen since [...]
Entries from October 2009
Support for Public Option on the Rise
October 19th, 2009 · No Comments
Tags: Election 2010 · Politics
New Jersey GOP Candidate Bills Government for Lavish Hotels
October 13th, 2009 · No Comments
The Republican candidate for governor of New Jersey is in hot water as a new report reveals that he frequently abused travel privileges as a U.S. Attorney. Recent polls put him in a tight race with incumbent Democrat Jon Corzine. The Republican candidate, Chris Christie, claims that he stayed in more expensive hotels only when [...]
Progressive Democrats Signal Public Option a Must
October 6th, 2009 · No Comments
Leaders of the Congressional Progressive Caucus are signaling to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that healthcare reform must include a strong public option. The Progressive Caucus held a poll amongst its members to see exactly what support would be for a bill without a public option. According to Congressman Raul Grijalva’s tally, who co-chairs the Progressive [...]
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Republicans Have an Olympic Sized Bad Attitude
October 2nd, 2009 · No Comments
This week saw a flurry of public condemnations make their way towards President Obama from Republican politicians for his trip to Copenhagen to promote the United States’ bid to host the Olympic Games. It seems that nothing can deter Republicans from opposing this president, including the prospect of having the premier sporting event for the [...]
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