My How They Change

The narrative of House Democrats supporting a trigger on a public option is growing. Shame that they are backing out of a pledge and all.

Both Sam Farr and Michael Capuano are now saying they are "open" to triggers for a public option. Both live in strong Democratic districts. Both are single payer supporters. And more importantly, both signed a pledge with 58 of their fellow Democrats saying they would hold the line on the public option. And now they're screwing them over:

Lady FDL

Everyone has to choose here. Nobody gets a pass. You're either in or you're out. That goes for everyone -- members of Congress, liberal institutions, everybody who has been calling for liberal health care reform. You can't be "for" something and then enable those who are trying to dismantle it.

Because the pressure will be on them from their constituents for not fighting to the bitter end for what they want.

Hurting themselves to succumb to the forces who want them to succumb.

When will they learn their lesson?

Just a quick tidbit : Capuano spoke at my school's graduation this year. A lot of people.