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Monday, February 28, 2011


So what about healthcare reform, a public option? Where was Lieberman on the subject? First, where was Obama?:

Obama's 'most ardent supporters­' say that Obama didn't campaign on the public option. The Google (and my ears and eyes) says he did. A lot:

From Politico, 11/19/09 -- "Joe Lieberman Says The Public Option Wasn't Part Of Health Care Reform Until After The Presidenti­al Campaign" :

According to Politico, Sen. Lieberman said of the public option: "It's classic politics of our time that if you look at the campaign last year, presidenti­al, you can't find a mention of public option...I­t was added after the election as a part of what we normally consider health insurance reform - insurance market reforms, cover people, cover people who are not covered." 

But it's not true:


Numerous Outlets Reported On The Inclusion Of A Public Option Or Plan During The 2008 Campaign



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