Obama Health Care Win Not a Perfect Swish
EmailA week ago, President Obama told senior White House correspondent Jake Tapper in an exclusive interview with ABC News that yes, he had the votes to pass sweeping health care reform. Late last night, at a tally of 219-212 and after his executive order affirmed no federal funding for abortion to help shore up support from anti-abortion House Democrats, his prediction came true (unlike his pick of Kansas winning the NCAA tournament). Pictured above is the historic moment the 216-vote magic number was hit — taken inside the Roosevelt Room by White House photographer Pete Souza and posted on the White House flickr page. Embedded below are remarks President Obama made after the House passage, which include his recognition that the Senate may try to bend over backwards to derail the bill as they deal with the House "fixes" and that the politics will likely be ugly over the next few days. Click HERE to read Rick Klein's analysis in "The Note." Click HERE to watch the president's full remarks after the vote. And embedded below is Jake's "GMA" report from this morning, "What Health Care's Passage Means to You."
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Freeloaders of America, rejoice!
Posted by: KVM | March 22, 2010, 10:35 am 10:35 am
While it falls short of what was promised when Obama campaigned, at least it is a step in the right direction. It is unfortunate that the proponents of the plan did not widely explain its content sooner. That would have gotten them more support sooner–especially from We The People.
There are clearly some good things in this bill that need to be adopted as soon as possible. And then, we can move on to adding more improvements and getting the so-called “health insurance” companies out of healthcare all together.
Posted by: Proud Native American and Angry Independent Voter | March 22, 2010, 11:51 am 11:51 am
has any records been released on how much money the insurance companies gave to certain politicians to pass this Obamacare? Or how much they will give for 2012 or Congressional elections? Would be interesting to know….this is great business for them! Forcing us to give them more money!
I also wonder if the “exemptions” remain in the bill for Amish, Christian Scientists, etc? I know Obamacare FORCES most citizens (not illegals of course) to give their money to private, for-profit corporations but will the religious communities have to also?
Posted by: Ed | March 22, 2010, 12:13 pm 12:13 pm
It’s not as good as it could have been, but it’s far better than what we have currently. It’s sad that Republicans were so successful at demagoging the issue.
Posted by: Scott | March 22, 2010, 1:16 pm 1:16 pm
I just saw the slanted and highly biased report on this subject on Nightline tonight, 3-22-2010. Where does ABC News get off painting the tea party protest as racist. Show me one audio clip that has the group saying anything like ABC and other news agencies claim that they have. ABC News did NOT use the word “alleged” like they would have if it had been some liberal protestors. It bugs me that if they slant a story like this so much – can you even believe any story that ABC/Nightline puts out, even a non-political one? I am not in the tea party movement, but obviously ABC feels they must use derogatory terms about them as much as possible, to keep them on the periphery, where, I am sure ABC thinks they are easier to marginalize. I have stopped listening to any of the networks for believeable news, this story just shows me again, why I have.
Posted by: Tim R | March 23, 2010, 12:10 am 12:10 am
As a republican residing in NJ, I feel Obama health reform will benefit all of us. I find the republicans outburst to be misleading and thus believe their motives for wanting to kill this bill is to protect insurance companies and their wealthy constituents. I think its time for the republican party to admit the recession is their fault and thus allow Obama to do his job.
Posted by: Anthony | March 23, 2010, 12:21 am 12:21 am
My mother is fifty-six and she doesn’t have medical coverage nor can she afford her costly prescriptions. We voted for Obama because he promised us change and upon deciding to past health care reform republicans want to use scare tactics in hopes of killing a long overdue bill. Republicans need to realize the recession is their fault. Personally, I find the actions of the republicans to be deplorable and believe their real motive stem from protecting the wealthy. I live in a country where the wealthy can afford the best medical coverage and the poor is made to suffer. I faith in Obama and truly believe God will allow him to do a second term. As for the protesters shouting racial slurs, “SHAME ON YOU” especially when this bill will benefit them to.
Posted by: Ernest | March 23, 2010, 12:44 am 12:44 am
I have to tell you, while it is not the perfect setup of private v public healthcare ala the french, it is a good start to making something which everyone should have for everyone. My big quams with it are: does it even give illegal immigrants healthcare? (not that it matters anyways they still go to the ER on our dime), I know our taxes will go up but i would like to see a website which shows dollar for dollar where the money is going (which will never happen OR will happen and billions wont be accounted for, Ala the bailouts), and last but not least, will we wind up like our northern neighbors where you wait in like for a week or so for a cat scan? But at any rate gobama and sorry republicans the dems will run govt for a while.
Posted by: Tim | March 25, 2010, 12:09 am 12:09 am