Open Thread

August 31st, 2009 10:13 AM

For general discussion and debate. Possible talking points: Clinton says not passing healthcare reform would be bad for Democrats.

“We need to pass a bill this year. Doing nothing is not only the worst thing we can do for the economy, it’s the worst thing we can do for the country. It’s also the worst thing we can do for the Democrats,” Clinton said, because Americans expect Democrats to deliver when they elect them.

Is he right? Is healthcare reform the Democrats' Waterloo?