More from Netroots Nation, and opinion from elsewhere...
Bob Herbert
I was somewhat skeptical when Senator Bernie Sanders, an independent from Vermont, told me that these centers (there are 39 sites of various size in the state) had "essentially solved the problem of primary care" for local residents. Politicians are in the business of making big claims. Most of the time you don’t hold it against them. But you don’t take the claims as gospel, either.
In this case, the senator’s claim seems to be very much on the money.
Scot Lehigh:
IT’S HARD TO SAY what’s more amusing, the wild-eyed rants at town hall meetings or the conservative attempts to portray those snarling sentiments as genuine mainstream anger about the president’s health care plans.
William Schneider:
Is the satisfied majority ready to block reform? No, they are divided, 44 percent in favor, 50 percent opposed. Although they are inclined to oppose reform, they may be persuadable. Here's why: Only 30 percent of Americans think Obama's health care reforms would help them and their family. But 44 percent think the reforms would help others. Only 20 percent say the reforms would not help anyone. Many satisfied Americans want to help others, as long as it doesn't cost them too much.
Netroots Nation coverage
Rachel Dry on 15 minutes of fame, Andy Warhol and Pittsburgh:
Today, though, 15 minutes no longer feels temporary. On the Internet, 15 minutes is a long time.
Too long to watch a video of a guy dressed as a beloved '80s science fiction hero. Too long to stare at a doctored photo of a cat. Probably too long to spend reading a particularly forcefully argued diary entry on Daily Kos.
When Warhol was musing on the fleeting nature of fame, Markos Moulitsas wasn't even born yet.
Christopher Hayes gives a simple, easy to follow explanation of the public option [must see]:
Nate Silver after our polling panel:
DemFromCT after our polling panel:
Marcy Wheeler on Day 2:
More Netroots Nation video at Sum of Change.