Reply #8: This is really poorly reasoned

[Doctor_J]

It is because very many Americans simply do not agree that it is a good idea. And they include not only mainstream Republicans, but Democrats, too. Indeed, Obama's chief problem in seeking to extend health cover to most Americans is not Republican opposition: he thrashed John McCain to win his presidential mandate; he has majorities in both Houses of Congress. If Democrats were solidly behind reform, victory would already be his

Completely wrong. Rank-and-file Dems (Obama voters) are overwhelmingly in favor of reform.