Heather Richardson Higgins: Republicans Should Not Compromise on Health Reform - WSJ.com: "The political winds have shifted dramatically on health care in the last two months. Suddenly, instead of hearing that legislation is inevitable, some argue that it can't possibly pass. But that conclusion is premature, and the odds still favor passage.
The left's previous strategy was to get the bill passed with as little discussion as possible. Now, along with a coalition of self-serving corporate interests, it is gearing up for a fight. Hundreds of millions of dollars will be spent by unions and the trade association PhRMA on ad campaigns this fall.
This heavy promotion will manifest on the ground as well; the AFL-CIO just allocated $15 million for 'mobilization and communication,' and legislation supporters are being coached on aggressively interrupting others at town halls as well as arriving in greater numbers and with more signage to affect media perception. Contrary to unsupported allegations, the efforts in opposition to the health-care legislation are relatively modest, largely voluntary, and funded entirely by individuals."
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