John McCain Opposes Public Option

Video: Controversial "Reconciliation" - Bloomberg

Senator John McCain and other high profile Republicans, oppose U.S. President Barack Obama's "Public Option" feature of his controversial health care plans.

Senator McCain, spoke on television yesterday, urging President Obama to abandon the "Public Option" clearing the way for Republicans in Congress to talk business with him, regarding their vote on health care.

Currently, there is talk of "budget reconciliation" due to lack of support on the health care bill. Bloomberg News reported, "Leading senate Democrats think of reconciliation, because of having no support from Republicans and moderates."

Obama’s Supreme Court Pick Faces Tension

Originally published August 4. 2009 to the Judiciary Report website

Tensions continue to run high in the Sonia Sotomayor hearings and judiciary review, with Republican stalwarts, such as John McCain, opposing her nomination, as she is a liberal who believes in abortion and is against gun rights.

However, it is believed, according to published reports, Sotomayor, currently holds enough votes from Democrats to gain the appointment to the Supreme Court.