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Opening Medicare, Sooner the Better

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:20:50 GMT

The original idea of a public insurance option was to create a government-run plan, like Medicare, into which anybody could enroll. But those ambitions fell as the legislative process moved forward and the political opposition stiffened.
Source: Beltway Blips

Michael Steele: Harry Reid Should Apologize or Leave Leadership for Slavery Remark

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:09:33 GMT

Republicans are livid over Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's statement comparing opposition to health care reform efforts to opposition to ending slavery, perhaps none more so than Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele.
Source: CBS News

Wingnuts' latest fake outrage: Reid points out conservatives' long history of foot-dragging

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:55:00 GMT

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Source: Crooks and Liars

Quoted in 'Desperate Harry Plays Race Card'

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:46:10 GMT

Harry Reid said in Judicial Watch:

Instead of joining us on the right side of history, all the Republicans can come up with is, 'slow down, stop everything, let's start over.' If you think you've heard these same excuses before, you're right

Desperate Harry Plays Race Card

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:46:10 GMT

The four-term U.S. Senator, who recently threatened the largest newspaper in his home state for publishing his many wrongdoings, has compared opponents of President Obama’s health care reform to supporters of slavery.
Source: Judicial Watch

Lieberman on the sidelines

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:45:10 GMT

LIEBERMAN ON THE SIDELINES....
Source: Political Animal

RachelWatch: Who Needs a Hug?

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:23:20 GMT

Today: Rachel looks at the Gang of 10, chats with Melissa Harris-Lacewell about the dumbest political ad of the season, and helps you to cuddle the gay away.
Source: AfterEllen.com

Washington in 60 Seconds: Abortion Vote Looms, Gen. McChrystal on the Hill

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:08:14 GMT

Good morning, Capitolists! In a time-honored tradition, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will light the Capitol Hill Christmas tree at 5 p.m. , but there will be plenty of fireworks on the Hill before the lights go on this evening.
Source: Politics Daily

GOP chairman calls Sen. Reid's slavery remark 'ignorant'

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:04:34 GMT

tool goes here WASHINGTON -- Republican Party Chairman Michael Steele is renewing his demand that Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid apologize for likening health care overhaul opponents to those who resisted putting an end to slavery.
Source: Belleville News-Democrat

Quoted in '2010: Mass. primary preview'

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:33:25 GMT

said in MSNBC:

Harry Reid is the chief architect of the worst parts of the Obama-Democratic agenda. ... Tom Daschle was a rank amateur compared to Harry Reid.

Harry Reid Compares Health Care Reform To Slavery

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:34:35 GMT

Photo from Getty Images

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:04:02 GMT

WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 26: Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) arrives for a news conference to announce the inclusion of the 'public option' in the Senate's version of the health care reform legislation October 26, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:03:44 GMT