Lobbyists Rattle the Bones and Shake the Dice of Health Care
Deep divisions linger on health care But poll finds support for key provisions of reform effort By Dan Balz and Jon Cohen Washington Post Staff Writers Tuesday, November 17, 2009 As the Senate prepares to take up legislation aimed at overhauling the nation's health-care system, President Obama and the Democrats are still struggling to win the battle for public opinion. I guess you have to define 'struggle,' as Democrats generally snuggle up to the feeding trough and Blue Dog Democrats prevent what should have been (and would have in the more disciplined Republican Party) a sure thing. . .
. A new Washington Post-ABC News poll shows Americans deeply divided over the proposals under consideration and majorities predicting higher costs ahead. Which is exactly according to plan. A proper lobbying effort emulates ghosts in the graveyard, each special interest with a cooperative grin on their bony and shrouded face, but carrying a scythe. . . . In the new poll, 48 percent say they support th…