The White House released the following statement today:
Nothing has changed. POTUS has always said that what is essential is that health insurance reform must lower costs, ensure that there are affordable options for all Americans and increase choice and competition. He believes the public option is the best way to achieve those goals.
Again, the takeaway from today's turmoil is that until the Conference Committee convenes, the sands of reform will shift and bend. The best thing we can all do at this point is to keep our heads down and activate! Crank up the email and let our lawmakers know that the public option is mandatory.
Doomsaying and defeatism won't get us anywhere.