There was no progress at the bipartisan health care summit today, although no one was really expecting any.
I predicted a political slug-fest in this post two weeks ago, and it would seem I was correct. Both Republicans and Democrats have used the televised summit to beat each other over the heads with their own talking points.
Democrats have attempted to label the GOP as obstructionist, and Republicans have accused Democrats of acting against the will of the nation.
Some speculate that, because of the lack of cooperation, Democrats will attempt to push the bill through the Senate by a process known as reconciliation, which only requires bills have 51 votes to pass.
Commentators, who waited anxiously to declare a ‘winner’ from the summit, came away disappointed. Click here to read more about the seven-hour stalemate.
