Why is he pushing this mess?

A lot of observers agree that The One's motivation is to save what is generally perceived to be a failing presidency, at the cost of the Democrat party. The idea is that, once they get their hands on health care, the Democrats/politicians will be able to dole out patronage jobs and have enough control over our lives that they will ascend into power again. Got it? Check out Riehl World View. Problem is, nobody wants it.

Obama looks like he's fighting hard today. And he is. But that's only because his back is against a wall without very much support. If he loses this latest round in the health care debate, anything holding him up will likely collapse and the whole of his first two years in office and image are going to plunge right off the edge. Obama isn't fighting for health care, he's fighting for his own political life. And he appears to be willing to sacrifice Democrat majorities in both Congresses to preserve what he can for himself at their expense.