tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post6687487432609011042..comments2024-03-28T15:24:53.579-04:00Comments on Rational Nation USA: Health Care Summit Favored RepublicansLes Carpenterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-53555853100610642792010-02-26T14:46:07.845-05:002010-02-26T14:46:07.845-05:00Griper - I agree, I guess he deserves the credit f...Griper - I agree, I guess he deserves the credit for giving it a go.<br /><br />As Gergen points out the republicans had a good day all in all. I think in the end Obama may (I hope) have painted himself and his party in a box.Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-27777557798190442972010-02-26T13:29:29.901-05:002010-02-26T13:29:29.901-05:00tho, i'll admit i like this idea of open discu...tho, i'll admit i like this idea of open discussion of ideas i don't think we should credit Obama for it as much a Gergen did. i believe he was basically forced into having this open discussion by the criticisms of behind doors negotiations and dirty deals that were used to get the two bills passed in CongressThe Griperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00937560474548021334noreply@blogger.com