Unfortunately, Senate Democrats also took yet another opportunity yesterday to show they have no spine.
The House bill almost undoubtedly won't get the media coverage it deserves, and the Republicans will definitely continue to whine about not getting their way. Obama can't disappoint me enough, so I'm not expecting anything productive from his televised meeting with Congress members today, but if he brings up the House bill, I'll be a little less pessimistic. If he pays it more than lip service, I'll be thrilled.
My forecast: Obama makes more appeals to bipartisanship while mostly/completely ignoring this prime example of how to make progress in Congress. I think he's made clear from his actions, if not his words, that he doesn't want real reform.
Congrats, House Democrats, on making something happen on your part. With the rest of the Senate and this Administration against you, it's more than an uphill battle- it's scaling one hell of a cliff.
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