tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836245.post6837163201927648474..comments2023-11-02T07:44:14.413-05:00Comments on Progressive Advocacy: The start of Obama's health insurance reform: Room 400 of the Capitol Building in SpringfieldDan Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07467295534995212259noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836245.post-41266053927899025822010-03-26T14:48:17.175-05:002010-03-26T14:48:17.175-05:00Thanks for reminding me of one of Obama's char...Thanks for reminding me of one of Obama's characteristics that I admire most: "He understands, as only a legislator engaged in the battle for policy improvements against a hostile industry can know..."<br /><br />I don't know what it's like to be a legislator, let alone the rare legislator who actually wants to change things.<br /><br />But I have been in a few battles lately, after a long period of living in the world of ideals. Your description of Room 400 reminded me that, before 2008, I wasn't as impressed with Obama's speaking talents as with his, well, doggedness.Will Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642009918740566728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836245.post-27424405179848701342010-03-25T08:29:39.315-05:002010-03-25T08:29:39.315-05:00That's an interesting story and a great perspe...That's an interesting story and a great perspective, Dan. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />I find myself in a lot more agreement with Biden's assessment more than Glenn Beck's. We now realize why efforts at reform failed in the past. This was a colossal problem with a lot of powerful resistance. The only way reform could have occurred was via a successful election to put a majority in place, and the unending resolve of strong leadership. Kudos to all of those who made this happen.Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989379631083901130noreply@blogger.com