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tpmlivewire.talkingpointsmemo.com - 29 days ago
Bayh Might Help Block Health Care Reform
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Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN) told CBS's Bob Scheiffer today that he might not vote with Democrats to move a health care reform bill forward, saying his vote would depend on if the bill is "fiscally responsible." "Some people argue that... Sponsored Topics: Evan Bayh - Health care - Democratic ...
Lieberman: Sure, I'd Filibuster A Health Care Reform Bill
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 30 days ago
Lieberman: Sure, I'd Filibuster A Health Care Reform Bill
— tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) told reporters today that he would in fact filibuster any health care bill... he doesn't agree with--and right now, he doesn't agree with the proposal making its way through the Senate. "I told Senator Reid that I'm strongly ... (more) Lieberman: Sure, I'd Filibuster A Health Care Reform Bill

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Lieberman Would Prefer ‘Nothing’ To Health Care Reform With A Public Option
thinkprogress.org - 25 days ago
Lieberman Would Prefer ‘Nothing’ To Health Care Reform With A Public Option
— thinkprogress.org — For months now, media critics like Media Matters’ Jamison Foser have pointed out that the press have... often demonstrated a double standard when questioning opponents and proponents of the public option, only asking advocates about whether they ... (more) Lieberman Would Prefer ‘Nothing’ To Health Care Reform ...

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thestreet.com - 28 days ago
Evan Bayh: Hypocrisy on the Public Option
— thestreet.com — Sen. Evan Bayh's wife Susan (left) sits on the board of WellPoint. She and the company stand... to benefit if the public option on health care fails. (more) Evan Bayh: Hypocrisy on the Public Option

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Talking Points Memo — ... Sen. Bayh: I may filibuster health care bill too if it's not "fiscally responsible." The public option itself, however, doesn't seem to be a sticking point for him. ...

If Bayh is swayed by public opinion...
Political Animal — IF BAYH IS SWAYED BY PUBLIC OPINION.... It became apparent yesterday that Sen. Evan Bayh (D) of Indiana, one of the Senate Democratic caucus' more conservative members, is one of a handful of Dems whose support for health care reform is in doubt . If the senator is at all interested in public opinion -- and with Bayh's re-election bid coming next year, he should be -- he may want to at least consider ...

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