Quote of the Day
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on June 26th, 2009 4:35 am by HL
Quote of the Day
“But do you want to be non-partisan and get nothing? Or do you want to be partisan and end up with a good health care plan? That is the choice.”
— Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), quoted in the Charleston Gazette, expecting little Republican support in passing health care reform.
Most Insiders See Health Care Reform Passing
The latest Congressional Insiders Poll looked at how likely it is that health care reform will be passed this year.
Democrats: Very likely 62%, Somewhat likely 33%, Somewhat unlikely 5%, Very unlikely 0%
Republicans: Very likely 13%, Somewhat likely 39%, Somewhat unlikely 39%, Very unlikely 8%
Democrats Lead in Oregon Governor’s Race
A new DailyKos/Research 2000 poll in Oregon finds Democrats ahead in next year’s gubernatorial race. Former Gov. John Kitzhaber (D) and Rep. Peter DeFazio (D) hold small, but significant leads over their potential Republican opponents.
Kithaber beats former Sen. Gordon Smith (R), 46% to 37%, and tops Greg Walden (R), 44% to 38%.
DeFazio beats Smith, 47% to 37%, and leads Walden, 45% to 37%.
CQ Politics has a good backgrounder on the race.
