Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) has posted a YouTube video that shows him interviewing many of his progressive House colleagues about the need for including a public health insurance option as part of comprehensive health reform. In the video, Ellison states, “I am a dedicated advocate of a public option…but I’m not the only one.” He then talks to Reps. Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), John Lewis (D-GA), Lois Capps (D-CA), Jim McDermott (D-WA). As OpenLeft’s Adam Green writes, “These progressives seem to have their heart in [this fight]. And having a visual representation of that sends an important signal that needs sending.” Watch it:
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