Digest for Friday, November 13, 2009 — The Patriot Post: "The Constitution took a beating Saturday night when the House passed its 2,000-page version of ObamaCare by a 220-215 vote. Only one Republican, Joseph Cao of New Orleans, voted for the $1 trillion bill, while 39 Democrats voted against it. But Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) didn't dwell on the bipartisan opposition to this legislative disgrace, instead saying, 'We're glad to take responsibility for this bill. And the credit.' Famous last words?
Perhaps. Pelosi has reportedly informed fellow Democrats that she is willing to lose seats in 2010 to get health care 'reform' passed. And why not? As Wall Street Journal columnist James Taranto quipped, 'At 69, Pelosi stands a good chance of facing a death panel before she leads a majority of this size again.'
ObamaCare's prospects are uncertain in the Senate, where several Democrats have announced their opposition. Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) is possibly the most vulnerable Democrat in 2010 and may not be crazy about hanging this albatross around his neck. Still, we're not hopeful that the Senate will refrain from passing something dreadful, if only less so than the House version.
As we noted Tuesday, part of the blame for passage falls on pro-life groups for forcing Republicans to vote for an amendment prohibiting funding of abortions via the 'public option.' The intent was good, but ironically, the absence of the amendment might have brought the bill down to defeat. And it was likely a hollow victory anyway, as House Energy and Commerce Chairman Henry Waxman (D-CA) says there is 'no guarantee' the amendment will survive."
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