If you have mandates Obama explains: “Everyone will be forced to
buy health insurance.” He argues the issue is cost. Well, that’s
progress. If we can get all the GOP contenders on board we’ll be
making progress. UPDATE: Hillary is a bit shrill but gives a barn
burning speech in favor of universal coverage. Says it’s a core
Democratic value and she’s not leaving anyone out. Obama comes back
and says it’s not working in Massachusetts —people are willing to
take the fine and not get coverage. Oh boy, there are some
notetakers in the GOP camps tonight.