Democrats have a commanding lead in both houses of congress. If this proposal is such a good idea, why don't you gleefully pass it and bury the Republicans forever? From Yahoo News:
Dems alone can't deliver Obama health care win
"Democratic and GOP officials acknowledged Sunday that Obama's ambitious plan would not pass without the aid of a doubtful GOP, whose members are almost united against the White House effort."
How about I go ahead and answer my own question for you?
You don't have the votes because you know that the American People are going to come unglued when they find out what an unholy, self-serving pile of crap you have crafted. You want Republican votes for political cover.
You people had an historic opportunity to drive a serious debate about health care issues in America. Not surprisingly, you failed the challenge in spectacular fashion.
I think it's time for every one of you, in both parties, to take your place beside regular Americans in the unemployment line.
You people ought to be ashamed of yourselves.