The talk in Massachusetts yesterday was all about Scott Brown's election to the Senate seat previously held by the late Senator Edward Kennedy. But, across the nation the talk focused more on what Brown's win means to the President's desire for health care reform. Brown's win snapped the 60-vote strangle hold Senate Democrats had on overriding a GOP filibuster, reducing the chance for passage in the Senate of its own health care package.
Almost immediately, Republicans were asking for greater bipartisanship. In both the House and Senate they said the message of the voters was that Democrats should reach out to them and develop policies that rely less on government spending and regulation. Still, Democratic leaders say they will continue to press forward with legislation to overhaul the health system.
At the White House, aides say they heard the message from voters who are more worried about the economy and jobs. Still, they say they will continue to move forward with the President's agenda, including health-care reform.
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