[buckalfa]

Most correct, some variation of ObamaCare will pass with a handful of GOP defectors and an allowance of cover for a few Blue Dog dems. The rest of the package will fall into place next session or by regulatory edict. While I am encouraged by the vigor of the anti-reform protesters, I have had the thought that somehow Obama’s henchmen have or will manipulate the situation to one of crisis that will turn the tide in their favor.

[kabar]

Most correct, some variation of ObamaCare will pass with a handful of GOP defectors and an allowance of cover for a few Blue Dog dems.

No Reps voted for the stimulus bill. Only three voted for it in the Senate and one is now a Dem. 8 Reps in the House voted for cap and tax. If the Reps don't stick together on this, expecially if the Dems put in a government option, then the defectors should be drummed out of the party. Personally, I believe that the Reps in the House will remain united on Obamacare.