Reid Shows Support for Reconciliation Vote on Public Option

Saw this over on Plum Line. It appears Harry Reid would be down for a reconciliation vote if it comes to that. Suggested Reading Our Fave Moments From A$AP Rocky’s Fashion Show During Paris Men’s Fashion Week 15 Sneaky Moves Pulled by Trump That’ll Have A Grave Impact You This White Singer Sang This Chaka…

Saw this over on Plum Line. It appears Harry Reid would be down for a reconciliation vote if it comes to that.

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With more and more Senators signing on to the letter urging Reid to hold an up or down vote on the public option under reconciliation rules, Reid spokesman Rodell Mollineau sends over a statement signaling Reidโ€™s qualified support for the move:

Senator Reid has always and continues to support the public option as a way to drive down costs and create competition. That is why he included the measure in his original health care proposal.

If a decision is made to use reconciliation to advance health care, Senator Reid will work with the White House, the House, and members of his caucus in an effort to craft a public option that can overcome procedural obstacles and secure enough votes.

Thatโ€™s a fairly big step forward: Up until now, Reid, while supporting the public option throughout the process, had been silent on whether heโ€™d support a reconciliation vote on it.

Interesting developments.

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