Valin Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 WSJ: For daring to work on Medicare reform with Republican Paul Ryan, the Democratic senator from Oregon is lambasted by keepers of the liberal flame. KIMBERLEY A. STRASSEL 2/17/12 Mitt Romney has had a tough week, Newt Gingrich a tough month, Barack Obama a tough three years. But hey, they could be Ron Wyden. Ticked off by Washington's failure to tackle big problems? Spare a moment for Oregon's senior senator. Mr. Wyden is the Democrat who in December had the audacity to team up with House Republican Paul Ryan on a proposal to reform and strengthen Medicare—the entitlement that is pushing the country, and seniors, off a cliff. As bipartisan exercises go, this was big, thoughtful, promising. It was also a complete anathema to a Democratic establishment that is ideologically opposed to change, and cynically intent on using Mediscare to beat Republicans in 2012. Mr. Wyden, as a result, is taking a beating from his own. (Snip) If Paul Krugman says bad things about you...you must be doing something right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geee Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Party and Power over problem solving, yep that's Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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