"It's time to lower the cost of health coverage. it's time to restore accountability to the system. and it's time to make sure every American has access to quality, affordable health care. public option will spur new innovations that will help us get there. that's why I will not back any insurance plan that does not carry with it this major, major issue of public option," Burris said.
Regardless of whether or not he was appointed by scandal-tainted former Governor Rod Blagojevich and regardless of the fact that he's not running for election to his seat from Illinois, Burris holds one of the 60 votes Democrats will need to pass a health reform bill.
It is becoming hard to imagine a bill that will garner the vote of all 60 Senators who caucus as Democrats. Burris won't support a bill without a public option. Connecticut Independent Joe Lieberman link: won't support a bill with a public option.
Apparently there is a giant all encompassing conspiracy to drive me stark raving mad. I'm not thrilled with an opt-out, but hey, if Mississippi wants to continue to have third world health care stats, who am I to stop them. However, getting a bill with a public option for those sane states is worthwhile.
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