Wednesday Morning Open Thread

Good morning and Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh.

The President's day is packed with St. Patrick's Day related events. That's because Ireland's Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Brian Cowen is in D.C. He gets a meeting in the Oval Office this morning, a lunch with the President, Vice President and Speaker on Capitol Hill, then a White House reception this evening. (Chris Ryan posted a St. Pat's day video below.)

I suspect that in between, Obama will keep making calls for the health care bill. The House still doesn't have the votes -- and there will be a vote despite the hypocritical hysteria from the GOP and its allies. Obama will be on FOX today, too (as if that will help.)

Congressman Kucinich, who had been a prominent NO vote, may be announcing a switch to "YES" today at 10 a.m. No one seems quite certain this morning. Either way, The Hill reports this "could be defining moment for health reform." I thought the House vote later this week would be that "defining moment," but I guess it's today at 10 a.m.

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