Healthcare reform update

The analyst who's been the best at covering the issue is Ezra Klein of the Washington Post. He makes the point today that the bill that's been produced is very close to what candidate Obama promised on the campaign trail.

The New York Times sums up my thoughts: It's not a perfect bill, but definitely worth passing.

And here's a look at the "Republican healthcare blunder." They could have had real say in the final bill but by playing 100% obstruction the final bill that passes will be less to their liking. Looking at it as policy I agree. Looking at from politics I think this painful process (made painful by them) will help them in next year's election.