Setting the Record Straight: The Public Option, Triggers, and Pilot Programs <...>
I have also been discussing with my colleagues other potential solutions that could help bridge this gap. One possibility is to implement pilot programs for the public option in states that wish to undertake them. These pilot programs would help us learn what approaches work for a public option, and help uninsured Americans get the medical care they need until the federal plan is launched.
This plan, which is just one of many options under discussion, is not related to the calls for a trigger. I will continue to explore it, and any other reasonable proposal put forth in good faith that will help Americans with the crushing cost of health care.
Screw that!
On edit, to elaborate: A public option has to be able to compete effectively at the national level. A lot of people are complaining now that its proposed availabilty in the current bills may hamper its effectiveness. Now they want to limit availability more by introducing in select states?
Like I said, screw that.