Organizing for America has dropped the demand for the public option from their open letter to members of Congress. As recently as Sept. 11, the letter featured on OFA's Health Care Action Center stated that health care reform must:
"Guarantee choice - Every American must have the freedom to choose their plan and doctor - including the choice of a public insurance option."
A cached version of OFA's site from Sept. 11 can be viewed here.
Below is a screen shot of the original letter:
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The letter appearing on the current site still urges members of Congress to support President Obama's plan for health reform - which includes a public option - however the word "must" has been dropped.
This change confirms Obama's position on the public option: he wants it, but is willing to drop it to pass legislation.
The recent revision also signals that the Democratic Party and its leadership will no longer insist that health reform legislation include the choice of a public insurance plan, given that the Democratic National Committee operates OFA.
The DNC inherited OFA - formerly known as Obama for America - after the 2008 election.
Cross-posted at TheNewArgument.com.