Legal Commentary

Sen. Byrd Rushed To Hospital

By Big Tent Democrat

First and foremost, let's hope Senator Byrd, 91 years young, is all right.

Second, the search for 60 for meaningful health care reform seems a Sisyphean task. d-day writes:

Robert Byrd is 91 and quite unwell. Ambulances raced to his house today because he got up too fast. Democrats may gain one seat in Massachusetts by the end of the week if the appointment law goes through, but Byrd has been in and out of hospitals for months and is rarely seen on the Senate floor.

d-day wants a replacement. I think it is time to stop chasing the unattainable 60 votes for real health care reform and instead pursue the Schumer Strategy -- a good bill with a public option through reconciliation and a second bill with the mythical "80%" that "everyone" agree on.

Speaking for me only

Full post as published by TalkLeft on September 22, 2009 (boomark / email).