Quote by Thomas Frank

Mr. Obama still has time to reverse course. A great deal depends on it. To fail on health care yet again might well be the 'Waterloo' Republicans dream of.

Mr. Obama still has time to reverse course. A great deal dep

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This quote suggests that it is important for Mr. Obama to change direction or make improvements in his healthcare policies. The quote implies that the outcome of these decisions has significant consequences, as failing again on healthcare could be a decisive and detrimental moment for the Republican party, similar to the battle of Waterloo.

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