A Democrat Suggests Tort Reform

REAL CLEAR POLITICS, 8/18/2009 by Bob Beckel - Beckel asks, "Why haven't we [Democrats] talked about tort reform during this entire debate? Because we haven't wanted to bite one of the biggest hands that feed us. That substantial and legitimate disagreement over the effects of medical malpractice awards on health care costs is another. And there is our child-like fear the trail lawyers will abandon us." Dems' Ace in the Hole on Health Care: Tort Reform...

BC: Maybe Bob Beckel has spent too much time as a Fox News contributor and frequent panelist on Hannity's America. He's making a lot of sense! He even gives Republicans some credit... albeit reluctantly.