APPARENTLY TUESDAY IS CLARIFYING DAY

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President Tries To Put Out Fire From Emanuel's Health Care Remarks

In an effort that seemed designed to appease concerned progressive advocates, President Barack Obama issued a clarifying statement about the administration's commitment to a "public option" for health insurance while traveling in Russia on Tuesday.

"I am pleased by the progress we'

Comments

[bellichka]

There's a joke somewhere in here about Obama putting out the fire Rahm Emanuel caused in my pants. I just can't find it.

[popehippo]

Mmmm. Obama as a fireman.

Excuse me, this calls for private time.

[aujourlejour]

"I think it's more of a 'progressive groups don't freak the f*** out' statement," said one health care strategist.

lololol

Also, DON'T GIVE UP ON THIS OPPORTUNITY, DEMS!

[schmiss]

The Plum Line pointed out that this is the second time Rahm's talked about a compromise re: the public option and the second time the WH has had to rebut him. What's the deal?

[happythree]

I think it's more than Rahm flying off point. I suspect that they're trying to juggle.

[hinoema]

I'd say he's playing to the Senate and Congress.

[amphigory]

Emanuel, you'd better watch yourself. ;_;

[heather]

Okay, wtf is going on?

Anyone else wishing Howard Dean were somewhere nearby?

[schonste]

oh my god. yes. I would like him to punch Rahm in the face.

[screamingintune]

+1