Blanche Lincoln's First Concern Is For The People Of Arkansas -- But She Still Plans To Ignore Them

When it comes to the public option, Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) needs to put her money where her mouth is -- or more to the point, needs to stop letting insurance industry money talk for her:

"My first concern is about how health insurance reform will affect the people of Arkansas. I know that I will be accountable at the next election, but this issue is not about politics. It's about people, it's about our country, and it's about our state," the senator replied.

Really, Ms. Lincoln? Then why are you ignoring what Arkansas wants?

Research 2000 for Daily Kos. 9/8-10. Likely voters. MoE 4% (No trend lines)

Do you favor or oppose creating a government-administered health insurance option that anyone can purchase to compete with private insurance plans?

    Favor  Oppose  Not Sure
All   55     38      7
Dem   81     14      5
Rep   22     71      7  
Ind   56     34     10