Is it possible that Rahm made the 'trigger' comment to get a response from Obama and the Dems?

[Dawgs]

If not, it sure produced the right reaction.

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/7/8/751106/-Lets... !

Progressive Caucus Co-Chairwoman Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.) warned Emanuel that he would lose the caucus’ votes if the White House compromised on the issue and included a "trigger" that could delay a public insurance plan indefinitely. The trigger idea is backed by conservative Democrats but is anathema to liberals.

"We have compromised enough, and we are not going to compromise on any kind of trigger game," Woolsey said she told Emanuel. "People clapped all over the place. We mean it, and not just progressives."