The Massachusetts election, the refusal to participate in governing by the Republican Party and the insane Senate rules have presented progressives and Democrats with a dilemma on how to move forward on healthcare legislation.
There is no doubt that these circumstances have caused tremendous frustration, panic and anger among progressives and the Democratic leadership. I feel that anger, I understand that anger, I'm angry too.
But Democrats are going to face a choice, a monumental choice, about where to go next. And we need to turn that anger into action. I think it's worth remembering Ted Kennedy's words at the 1980 Democratic convention and asking again, why does this matter?
For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die.
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