On the recordSeptember 3, 2009
The president's problem is that 60 members of the House have signed a letter saying they will not vote for a bill, in effect, that does not have a robust public option.
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transcripts.cnn.comDavid Gergen: “The president's problem is that 60 members of the House have signed a letter saying they will not vote for a bill, in…”
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Gergen discusses the challenges President Obama faces with healthcare reform and the opposition from House members regarding the public option.
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