While town hall attendees across the country continue to voice their opposition to ObamaCare, liberal Democrat leaders increasingly blame Republicans for lacking support and again threaten to pass a partisan bill without their input.

Never mind the fact that Democratic Senators and Representatives have been unable to adequately answer direct questions from informed constituents about the health care bill.  On August 18, 2009, Democratic Representative Barney Frank recently chose to yell at and belittle constituents who attended a town hall meeting in southeastern Massachusetts instead of addressing their concerns. Frank asked one attendee, “On what planet do you spend most of your time?” He asked the crowd, “which one of you wants to yell next?”  (Watch the video) According to liberal Democrats, it’s not Frank’s approach that is the problem, its Republicans.

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Never mind the fact that an increasing number of “Blue Dog” Democrats are abandoning fundamental elements of the liberal healthcare reform agenda. On August 16, 2009, Representative Allen Boyd (D-FL) stated that he could not support the House bill in its current form. On August 17, 2009, Representative Dan Boren (D-OK) reminded constituents at two different town halls, that he does not support a government-run option. Taking things a step further than his colleague from Florida, Boren also promised to enroll in any healthcare reform that passes even if the plan for federal lawmakers is better. According to liberal Democrats, its not vulnerable Democrats who are the problem, its Republicans.

And never mind the fact that some Republicans have tried to work with Democratic leaders to craft a bipartisan bill while others have offered their own healthcare reform legislation.  Republican whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) recently appeared on CNBC to talk about an alternative healthcare reform approach in early August.

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The reality is that public approval for the liberal healthcare reform plan continues to fall, as does Obama’s daily job approval rating. 54% of American voters now believe passing no healthcare reform is better than passing the current Congressional plan. Since the AARP began running TV ads pushing for healthcare reform, 60,000 seniors have canceled their memberships.

Democrats have a filibuster proof majority in the Senate, a large majority in the House and a Democrat President in the White House. If they decide to pass their version of healthcare reform, then they will have to do it without Republican support. But right now, liberal Democrats are struggling to simply secure enough votes in their own party. Republicans stand ready to work with Democrats on a truly bipartisan reform plan that not only lowers healthcare costs, but empowers individuals to make their own healthcare decisions.  So far, Democrats have indicated that they a re not willing to do this.