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In reply to the discussion: I'm sorry...but Nancy Pelosi should go. [View all]lalalu
(1,663 posts)because the democrats in congress were not fighting for it.
They have been the sorriest democratic members of congress I have ever seen and republicans know it. If not for Howard Dean and President Obama the truth is the democratic party would still be lost in the wilderness and racking up losses. Even that loser Terry McCauliffe is rearing his head again.
The only thing that changed and got us the Affordable Care Act was a new president with a new strategy. Just about every member of congress, including democrats, had sat on this issue for decades. I am glad there are some new faces and I hope we get more.
Here is the chance for Pelosi and Reid to really prove themselves. They have just as much at stake as the president. Congress is the branch that actually passes laws and voters have sent a message. I may be wrong and I hope I am because it will mean democrats in congress will start really taking progressive action.