Already, 23 Dems have said they will vote ‘no’ on healthcare reform  —  At least 23 House Democrats already have told constituents or hometown media that they oppose the massive healthcare overhaul touted by President Barack Obama.  —  If Republicans offer the blanket opposition they've promised …

Key Liberals Willing to Bargain  —  Some Progressives Avoiding Line-in-Sand Stance  —  Amid fresh signs that the White House is preparing to back a scaled-down health care overhaul that would only include a public insurance option as a fallback plan, several House liberals told Roll Call …

Why Reform Survived August  —  The August recess began with critics attacking health care reform because of its high price tag.  It ended with critics attacking health care reform because of how reformers proposed to reduce that high price tag.  The intevening weeks were nightmarish …

Baucus plan draws lukewarm reax from Grassley  —  From CNN's Dana Bash, Ted Barrett and Lisa Desjardins  —  WASHINGTON (CNN) - A copy of the 18-page health care proposal from Sen. Max Baucus, obtained by CNN from both a Democratic and Republican source, reveals more detail about the Finance Committee chairman's proposal.

Sure, If You Consider The NY Times A Conservative Web Site  —  Mark Bowden of The Atlantic marvels at the power of political hit men - his topic is the coverage of the Sotomayor nomination, but it is topical given the recent Van Jones debacle.  We learn from Mr. Bowden that the NY Times …