Incredible ANY rep anywhere would deny their citizens coverage despite pre-exists available Jan 1!

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

I want to watch them explaining to the uninsured residents of their states that are actively suffering illness with coverage denied RIGHT NOW due to pre-existing conditions and probably facing bankruptcy as well that they don't think their life is worth a vote for healthcare reform NOW. Too bad that they won't get the coverage they COULD have had by January 1, 2010 in the newly created National High Risk pool.

Are you listening Blue Dogs and Repubs? You can't hide it forever. People are going to find out that there is IMMEDIATE healthcare relief on the horizon if they are uninsured, unemployed, or ill. By immediate, I mean 2 months away, not 2 years away.. People who have benefits closing in on lifetime caps will find out they could be helped. People scared to death that their insurer is about to drop them because they are sick will find out that they could be helped. But you choose NOT to help them.

That's gonna be a tough one.

Special note to you Republicans. You are dumber than rocks for not claiming a major centerpiece of the plan as your own. An immediate catastrophic insurance pool was John McCain's idea and President Obama acknowledged that during his healthcare speech to Congress. The bill essentially IS bi-partisan, even if you won't participate.