MoveOn's Statement on Reid's Health Care Bill

[ProSense]

MoveOn's Statement on Reid's Health Care Bill

MoveOn.org released a statement today about Sen. Harry Reid's announcement that the Senate health care bill will include an opt-out public option. Here's the full text, from Justin Ruben, executive director of MoveOn.org:

"Today, Senator Reid announced a bill will move to the Senate floor with the "opt-out" version of a public option. We applaud Senator Reid's leadership in standing up to the special interests who are trying to kill the public option outright, or through mechanisms like a 'trigger.'

"With this announcement and Speaker Pelosi's efforts to pass a healthcare bill with a robust public option, there's now real momentum towards meaningful health care reform. Still, a handful Conservative Democrats are threatening to join with Republicans to block an up-or-down vote on a health care bill.

"MoveOn members are intensifying our efforts to press these Senators not to stand in the way of reform. And we will continue to work with progressive leaders in both chambers to make sure that the bill that lands on the President's desk includes a robust public option available everywhere, makes certain that health care is affordable for working families and covers those most in need. "

[Beetwasher]

1. There Will Be No Fillibuster

So far I've been right every step of the way. I've been saying from day one there would be a public option and I am now saying there will be NO FILLIBUSTER.

[Cha]

4. And, I like your 'tude..another Beacon

of Light around here in the land of so many Fail Pushers.

[liberalmuse]

7. Man, I love you.

Really. I wish there were 1,000 more like you on DU.

[derby378]

2. Except, of course, where state legislators opt themselves out

Families in those state will be screwed over big-time.

[Cha]

3. Yes, we do have the Momentum in spite

of all the Fail Pushers.

[tblue]

5. The only 'fail pushers' are those who give up, IMHO.

High ideals are a good thing.

[Cha]

6. The Fail Pushers are the ones who said it wouldn't

happen and post MediaWhore articles to reinforce their Push..and constantly whining about President Obama.

Many on here are Pushing Victory.