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Specter Embraces Public Option
yglesias.thinkprogress.org - 6/26/2009
Specter Embraces Public Option
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Learning to love big government. Brian Beutler reports that at yesterday’s health care rally, Arlen Specter (D-PA) embraced the public plan that he’d opposed just a few months ago: Speaking moments ago to a large and animated crowd of union organizers and health reform ...
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 6/25/2009
Specter: Schumer Has It Right On The Public Option
— tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — Speaking moments ago to a large crowd of union organizers and health reform advocates in a brewing house just North of the Capitol, Sen. Arlen Specter (D-PA) said he supports a public insurance option. "Schumer has it right about having a public ... (more) Specter: Schumer Has It Right On The Public Option

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Special Interest Money Means Longer Odds for Public Option
fivethirtyeight.com - 6/22/2009
Special Interest Money Means Longer Odds for Public Option
— fivethirtyeight.com — As I lamented yesterday, health care is one of those areas where both popular opinion and sound public policy seem to take a backseat to protecting those stakeholders who benefit from the status quo. But can we actually see -- statistically -- the ... (more) Special Interest Money Means Longer Odds for Public Option

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wayneindependent.com - 7/1/2009
Congressman tells TWI he will run against Specter
— wayneindependent.com — A congressman from the Philadelphia suburbs will challenge U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter in the Democratic Senate primary. (more) Congressman tells TWI he will run against Specter

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Blogometer:  6/26: A Heated Debate

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6/26: A Heated Debate
Blogometer — The bloggers are Firedoglake continue to urge members of Congress to vote against any health care bill that does not include a strong public option. Meanwhile, liberal bloggers ( Marshall , Benen ) were impressed by Sen. Jay Rockefeller 's (D-WV) strong endorsement of a public plan. Liberal bloggers ( Yglesias , Bowers ) are pleased that Sen. Arlen Specter (D-PA) reversed his position on a public option, saying that he now supports it. Lefty bloggers attribute Specter's switch to Rep. Joe Sestak 's (D-PA) primary challenge. ...

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