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This party NO is gone ROGUE ! Guess what? If I told Republicans the current President of Scotland is Tony Blair and I repeat it time and again they will accept it.
How did the party of Lincoln end into such shame? Do we start to blame Reagan and Bushes? GOP,MATURE PEOPLE DO NOT FEAR TO DEBATE. THAT IS WHAT DEMOCRACY IS ALL ABOUT.

Wow, I wonder how much pork was added to the bill to get the votes Reid needed. It's reassuring to know that everyone has a price. Do you think any will be like Judas and regret there decision once they see the outcome? I know my Representative and Senator have lost my vote. My respect they lost a long time ago.

We're rapidly sliding down the Obama path to socialism and destruction. Shameful.

2012 will prove to be quite a day of reckoning for many of these Dems. Enjoy it while you can (and grab as much cash as you can stuff in your freezer) because your days are soon to be history.

GITERDONE!!!!

Shame on the 60 who are voting for this! Evil people!!!!!!!!!

She waited until she received her $100 MILLION provision payoff to Louisiana. UNBELIEVABLE, ,, Harry Reid the Democrat Senate Chairman, had to pay this woman 100$ MILLION to get her to vote YES. OF COURSE she will deny it, LIKE she would readily admit to a federal crime! This could be the most criminal ct the US Senate has ever engaged in. Let's see HOW they cover it up. And, CNN you can try to suppress this comment as you do with all NON-Pro–Obama comments on your blogs, because it is already permeated most all other mediaa outlets.

Is this classified as Bribery or Blackmail?

Today is a good day!

Yeah! After Democrats pass this monstrousity of a bill on their own they'll get kicked out of office the next two election cycles. Way to go Dems.

Why are the large savings in a single payer health plan being ignored?
GET THE FACTS BEHIND THE NEWS!

There is another important step we can take to reduce cost by an estimated $40 billion annually or $400 billion over a 10 year period.

According to Drs. David Himmelstein and Steffie Woolhandler (PNHP) Physicians for a National Health Plan the public option misses at least 84 percent of the administrative savings available through a single payer, gov’t, healthcare plan. The public plan option would not do anything to streamline the administrative tasks (and costs) of hospitals, physicians offices, and nursing homes. They would still contend with multiple payers, and hence still need the complex cost tracking and billing apparatus that drives administrative costs. These unnecessary provider administrative costs account for the vast majority of bureaucratic waste. The Physician group research in California showed that now 31% of every health care $ was paid for administrative costs. This compared to 3% of medicare administrative costs. .

Why not introduce a single payer healthcare reform bill with a gov’t plan. for those that want other insurance plans.

What they promised her for her vote??
I cann't believe they can be that dumb....The mayority of this country don't want this bill... Cann't wait for 2012..........

Wonder what she got in return for her vote.

I hope Blanche and Mary enjoyed their run as politicians because they have just assured that they will be voted out in the next election.

a sad sad day. a wasteful attempt at a noble concept. This must be defeated and fixed. NO GOVERNMENT PLAN.

Please Democrats-Stick together on this very, very important issue. Remember the history that you are taking part in; remember how long it has taken to get to this pivital moment-confronting the massive problem of having so many citizens witthout what should be their right-HealthCare. Please-Please stay united Democrats in Congress. This is why you were elected by the People-to make a difference for the People and not for self-interested lobbysits. Please vote this into action and get it to our President to Sign into Law!
Despite the lies and spin Americans stand behind President Obama. We believe in him and all that he is trying to right-after the "Right" destroyed our economic structure; brought us into two wars and continue to spread Hate about the President at every possible turn.

THANK YOU Senator Lincoln of Arkansas, THANK YOU Senator Landrieu of Louisiana and THANK YOU Senator Reid of Nevada !! Now, Let's Get the Great Debate Going and then LET'S GET THIS HEALTHCARE REFORM LEGISLATION, WITH A PUBLIC OPTION Passed !! THANK GOD FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY !! As for ALL The GOP Republican whom are NOT IN FAVOR of this Healthcare Reform Legislation with the Public Option – I say to ALL OF THE GOP MEMBERS – Pass your version of healthcare reform. You know which one I am referring too, correct?? I think it's called H.R. "Die Quickly" ??

THIS IS IT....Either you're with US or against US.......We'll be counting heads...Any Demo nay will mean NAY at the polls......Peace.....Still with my president.....No fair weather friend here......

Terrific!

dear Democrats....stay together, this bill is a nation's dire need...ok...don't be fools....pass this health care with public option....listen, writer is not an ordinary guy....he is very well educated...public option will see competition...ok pass this bill and talk...you have my support....Americans are suffering like any thing...with out health care coverage....pass this bill with public option....you have my vote next time too....good luck, god bless....I here keep praying...

Finally someone is getting something done in government,

The senate is making me proud today!

no matter what happens in the end this is the first time I can recall we've gotten this far with any kind of healthcare reform. Of course the Republicans will keep trying to stop or stall it and the tea party folks will keep trying to spread fears and falsehoods but I just wonder if these folks know that even if a bill is finally passed reform is NOT going to happen the very next day. At least it will be out there for all of us to see and judge and just like Medicare and Social Security it will take a bit of time to get use to and accept, one way or the other.

I'm looking forward to seeing Landrieu, Lincoln, Nelson and Lieberman losing their primaries to more progressive candidates; real Democrats. It's good to have debate and not be drones like the GOP, but to have the power and almost blow it...? Ridiculous.

Good for Blanche Lincoln and Mary Landrieu. The least the Senate can do is allow this bill to come up for debate, transparent debate, please. There are thousand of Americans who are losing their jobs and thereby their health insurance. This cannot be ignored. Americans deserve the same tender care that we give other nations with our tax money.

muahahahaha GOP is done

Did I miss a reversal of Joe Lieberman's position on the filibuster? I thought he said he would not vote for debate on the floor if there was a public option in the bill. Did he change his mind?

can you say suicide on the parts of all of these democrats and independents who vote yes....... for those who want re-election next year you will be creating your dimize tonight at 5 p.m. you will all be gone when your term is up.....

Democrats do the right thing "MOVE THE BILL FORWARD" Health Care for All. It's the Christian thing to do. At the end of the day Americans will have more respect for Democrats if they move this forward. You are the majority, you were voted the majority, do something meaninful with this opportunity, don't waste it. It is time to do the right thing. Repubs had their chance and they brought this country to its knees. Ignore their rant, show your cojones for the right cause, even if you loose at the next election you can be proud of what you did for all Americans. Any body that knows about strategic sourcing understands that the more you buy the less it costs per unit. Republicans are the anti-Christ, their practices have no Biblical foundation. Do the right thing...It is time. If we can waist trillions of dollars killing millions in Iraq, we can spend a trillion in our health care.

The mos recent health care poll shows that70% of Arkansas voteres are against the Health care proposal and Lincoln votes to start debate. I cannot wait until the mid term elections. She is as good as gone. It looks as if Dodd, Ried, Lincoln, Specter are all going to be gone for sure. It also looks as if another 3-4 Dems will also be gone. If things go correctly 7 Dems will be gone and maybe more. I guess the Liberal establishment has failed in less then 2 years- Thank God

I applaud Senator Lincoln for moving this important Debate forward.
However, I sincerely hope that she will come to her senses that unless we come up with a "strong solution" to create competition in the Healthcare Industry that this will not only hurt Americans but Small Businesses and the Growth of our economy as well.

Letshear what all our elected officials have to say. Confident we will know who read the bill vs those that only want to stir up a stink.

It's about time.

This should have happened in the summer so the entire nation could move on to fix other messes. Obstructionists really just stand in the way of progress.

I know the wingnuts, who live in their parents basement and get an allowance, are not going to be happy to see actual discussion on health care reform. Instead of listening to paid teabaggers from "Extremist Media," we will actually get to hear elected officials have an almost honest debate.

Typical politician – I will do what the party wants of me if they will pay me graft money to guide my vote. When will she vote for putting herself in the line to receive this largest boondoggle in American history. Someone please point out where in the Constitution is allows Congress to mandate I purchase a product and if I do not acquiesce to their demands, I face penalties and jail time. These people are nothing more than power hungry elitists who could care less about the general welfare of their constituents. I want my country back!!! – VOTE in 2010 and show them just exactly what the majority want of them.

Thank you Senator Lincoln! We need more Senators who care about the People and serve us as promised.

Republicans are only about themselves and playing games with our lives. They could care less what happens to the average American. As long as they have government-run healthcare for free – who cares about anyone else??

I hope the nation is taking notice of who has worked hard for the PEOPLE this year and who has done NOTHING but sit on the sidelines and whine, complain, tell lies, oppose everything, fund dangerous racist lunatic groups, fear-monger, spread hate, and even call for the failure of America! Republicans are traitors and not serving anyone but themselves. We can vote NO too – on all Republicans up for reelection!

Go Democrats – we are waiting for the passage of real reform with a strong public option. No more insurance company abuse!

Finally, a Republican with a conscience and morals.

Love those Senate Democrats! Debate wins over fear of wingnut wickedness.

I listened to Senator Lincoln's speech. She is right. The Senate needs to have a frank and open debate about the health bill. By her action, she reserves judgment as to whether or not she will vote for or againist the final version.

why does the media feature the mindless comments of someone who has been rejected by 60% of Americans as someone who's IQ can be measured using a tire guage? Is this news or show biz? We need facts not gossip as there are millions without health care, people dieing younger than they should and infants dieing too soon. It amazes me that the pro-choice people are able to turn a blind eye to everything else that is wrong with life and death in America.

Get this done, and we will have less than 40 GOP senators elected in 2010.

Did you notice that the wingnuts threaten to remove any congressman who supports health reform? I think we have all had enough of their fear and threats for the last 8 years. Other than a mental imbalance, and a desire to ruin this country of ours, they got nothing. They really need to run and hide behind their Extremist Media" morons, Beck, and Hannity.

Halliburton share down... Lol

Welcome home, Senator Lincoln!

I think her asking price was only 60 million. The taxpayers got off cheap on her vote.