Compromise
by matt at 10:34 am on October 22nd, 2009 in Health Care, Obama Uber AllesSnowe: I Do Not Support Opt Out Compromise, Would Likely Filibuster Public Option Bill – TPMDC (10/22/09):
In a huddle with reporters moments ago, I asked Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME) for her thoughts on a public option compromise that would allow states to opt out of a national government insurance program, and her answer could slow down the proposal’s considerable momentum.
“I don’t support that,” Snowe said.
Asked further whether she would participate in a filibuster on a bill with a public option, she went almost all the way.
“I’ve said, I’m against a public option…yes…it would be difficult” to support allowing the bill to proceed to a vote.
Obama’s strategy of hoping for compromise is so awesome. I can’t believe no one ever thought of it before.
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