If Obama drops the public option, will the members of the Progressive Caucus

[cali]

stand strong as they've said they will, or will most of them capitulate and eventually support a plan without a public option. So much depends on them.

[rpannier]

1. I don't think they'll cave

I could be wrong, but I think they really do feel they've compromised enough
If they do give their Caucus will border on irrelevancy

[WeDidIt]

6. Bingo, if they cave they're done as a caucus.

If they do not cave then the administration has to negotiate with them on EVERYTHING moving forward.

[rucky]

2. If they cave, they'll continue to be doormats.

Apparently you can only get attention in Congress if you gum up the works.

[ikojo]

3. They will cave and then offer a twisted

explanation why the settled. Remember these are politicians who care primarily about themselves. They are also Democrats, a party not used to standing on its own principles but allows the extreme right to set the agenda.

[dgibby]

4. This could get really bizarre before it's over.

Could you imagine progressives voting with Blue Dogs and Repukes and against Obama? Talk about weird!

[Echo In Light]

7. Talk about sham Rep Democracy!

[WeDidIt]

5. Yes, they will

or they will face a primary challenge form tehir constituency.

[TankLV]

8. The "Public Option" IS the COMPROMISE!!! WE WANT SINGLE PAYER!!!!

They've ALREADY "compromised"...