Can the Dems pass healthecare?

Can the Dems pass healthcare without any help or votes from Republicans?  The simple answer is, "yes."  They have a majority ion both houses and campaign lies from the White House about transparency during the current negotiations.  But as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said, lot of things are said during campaigns.  So true.  Then again, how many time has the Speaker back-tracked on her own statements.

During the summer, the Speaker waffled on whether the bill would have a strong public option, spending for abortion, and coverage for illegal aliens.  There is still no telling what the speaker may say or do next.  The one sure thing is the Speaker will push for a bill that is so widely unpopular that her seat may be in jeopardy.  At least, we can only hope that San Franciscans will waje up to the lunacy that is the reign of Speaker Pelosi.

Let's get back to the subject at hand.  That is the backroom negotiations, far from the public and the cameras of C-SPAN.  Whatever comes out of these secret negotiations is . . . it.  There will be no amendments, not sweetheart deals for members of Congress and no chance to protect the American people from a quagmire of un-readable and not understandable law.  Of course, no one will read it.

Whatever bill comes from the smoke-filled room (or do they allow smoking in the Capitol?), it will need all the Dems who voted the first time to vote again.  The Republicans and clear-thinking Democrats only need three more votes to defeat this unpopular legislation.  Three votes should not be so bad.  Three Democrats who believe that there is something better could help the American people find it.  Three Democrats could put an end to hurry up and pass it legislation, massive future spending, and, perhaps, save their seats.

No matter what other pundits say, I believe that no seat is safe for any Republican or Democrat who support this legislation and any additional spending to support it.

"Buyer (or legislator) beware."  This bill could put your career and the American People at risk.

Congress And Its Members
Congress Reconsidered