and, yknow, also the facts backed up by polls showing improved favorability for the Democratic party in the last 2-3 weeks. Whats been going on the last 2-3 weeks? Oh yeah, talk about using reconciliation.
Whistling through the graveyard. Mark my words. Pass this bill(the way they are trying to do it) and the Dems will lose 40+ seats in the House.
You have no memory of 1994. It took far less than this to rile up the opposition. No one other than the rabid base will appreciate its passage(because the effects won't be felt until at least 2014) but there will be huge resentment by ordinary middle of the road voters at the way the process is being abused.