Obama quietly tries to shore up Senate support for public option

The president has backed off from vocally supporting the idea of government-run healthcare, but he's quietly building a coalition of supporters. The challenge: Find a version that can pass. Full Story »

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by Jo Bobenhouse Smith - Oct. 5, 2009

If this is journalism it is jouralism in sheep's clothing. It targets the fears of the Tea Party [fear of gov't.]Protestors as evidenced by the Frank Luntz style phrases such a: "so-called" public option"; "national health insurance plan" "government Ins. plan" "Obama's healthcare agenda" The increasee the secretive cloak & dagger feel to it the following phrases were repeatedly used: "unfolding out of public view"; "deals are struck behind closed doors"; "behind-the scenes"; "met repeatedly in private"; "Obama is lavishing attention on moderate lawmakers.

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