Dem Senator: Public option is dead


	Dem Senator: Public option is dead

infidel70

8-16-2009 6:56 PM

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8-18-2009 3:36 PM

AcesLucky

Then what's the point?

8-18-2009 3:41 PM

pinotgris

I agree, AcesLucky, what's the point? The dems are so wimpy

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