Wednesday Morning Open Thread

Good morning.

Obama has a meeting with Senator John Kerry this morning. Kerry just returned from Afghanistan where he played a pivotal role in getting President Karzai to agree to the run-off election. This afternoon, the president is flying up to New Jersey to do a campaign event for Governor Corzine's campaign.

It's been a roller coaster, but, today, things seem to be looking up for the public option on Capitol Hill. There's been a renewed push for that key provision. No doubt, the new polling showing increased support for the public option doesn't hurt. The American people get it -- even if some Senators still don't. The White House needs to start driving this train or at least get on board for real.

Let's get threading...