I am shedding some "lyte" today on balls. Or cojones. Anyhow, it seems that in the healthcare debate, there is one Democrat that is sporting a huge pair. Her name? Nancy Pelosi.
There are disturbing signs that the White House may be wavering on the public option. To be clear, while President Obama has supported a public option, he has never insisted that one be included in the final legislation. Of course, he has also been careful to let Congress hash out the bill, rather that presenting one to Congress to water down.
Now, after the hot August townhalls, Obama will address Congress (and the nation) about what he wants in the bill. This is scheduled to happen next Wednesday, when Congress returns from their recess. In the meantime, House Speaker Pelosi had made it clear that any bill "without a strong public option will not pass the House."
Thank you, Nancy. She has been joined by the Progressive and the Congressional Black Caucus. Though those two caucuses have stopped short of any threats of an opposition to President Obama. I just hope Senate Majority Leader and senior senator from my state, Nevada, Harry Reid will grow a pair and soon. Or maybe he can borrow Nancy's.
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