It appears that the Democratic leadership has abandoned the so called "Deem and Pass" rule. I think this helps move the Senate bill towards passage. No matter how the Democrats sold this rule strategy it would have meant that they still voted for the bill - they just tried to be dishonest about it. Now the bill isn't good and many in the House don't want to be on record voting for it, but that's what is required to pass ObamaCare. Getting rid of the rule removes some of the stink on the bill.
The best argument the Democrats have now is the damage to the President if HC fails. I assume that's all the fence-sitters are hearing. Well, except their phone calls & e-mails.
I say 50 - 50 are the chances of passage. Up from 40 - 60 against.
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