Clever analysis of Obama's health care reform speech in the Rose Garden yesterday. Madden points out that the doctors flanking Obama at the podium were from four states whose Senators are viewed as critical votes on the reform bill. Insightful remarks on White House stagecraft ahead of a vote.

Informative report on the latest 'backstage maneuverings' between the Obama White House and key stakeholders in the health care bill underway in Congress. This story presents useful context about the various tactics used by political operatives to promote their objectives.

Anonymous sources are used as primary support for this short article, weakening its news value. Good description of White House strategy to appeal to doctors, Senators from key states, and the public in pushing a public option.

This story fails to make the point about public option. I have never heard of a serious look at public option. Some are so sure it will work that they can not hear others concerns. Administration costs are not the main issue of health care and the possible savings are not sure.

This is an optimistic straight forward and concise piece describing the intricate pathway toward health care reform--specifically the inclusion of the public option.

This is fairly accurate reporting, because it shows reality for the moment. Remember what Yogi Berra, that famous Bronx Bomber, NY Yankee catcher, is fond of saying: "it ain't over 'till its over". And that includes the public option.