Democrats Axe Public Plan From Health Bill

Those mysterious "sources" are at work again, except this time, they aren't talking about Tiger Woods supposed, um, relationship issues. This time, however, these sources are confirming to the media that the Democrats have struck an internal agreement on what they want in the health reform bill.

And as sure that the fact that my dry sense of humor can't translate through keystrokes, this "all public" healthcare bill is DOA. Now the plan will be private plans with government oversight, which will no doubt be a breath of fresh air to moderate Democrats, and those who can count to 60 through the mid-western political map.

The plan reportedly also calls for Medicare to be expanded to all people ages 55+, which will no doubt be a breath of fresh air to everybody who can order off of the back page of a Denny's menu.

Look, I know a lot of Democrats aren't going to like this, but this really is the only option at this point. If the public plan went forward, not only would Democrats be railroaded by the Republicans, but by the more moderate Democrats as well. Not to mention that next year is an election year.

Believe it or not, this does still meet President Obama's message of change -- instead of going to the table divided, or wanting something to pass that never will, calling a huddle first ensures that at least we can all sell the same play.

-Adam

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