An article that reminds the reader (in case they forgot) that the idea of health care is so partisan no republicons may vote yes for any health care bill.

A good analysis of what's currently happening with Republicans in Congress in the face of health care reform. Some historical context is included. However, not many Republicans are interviewed to get their point of view on why they vote the way they do.

Did we really need another story saying that the Republicans aren't going to vote for health insurance reform? Didn't we hear them say that they are trying to destroy the Obama presidency by opposing his major initiatives?

This is to good journalism what the Ford Falcon or the Chevy Bel Air are to good cars. Sufficient for the task, but little more. These are the same simple answers to the same simple questions. What we're talking about here is something akin to the creation of Social Security or Medicare or the EPA or food stamps or welfare or...well you get the picture. This is a big, capital BIG deal. This is one of the most important issues in American legislative history, yet journalists act as if ... More »