And So It Begins

By Baxter

Summer's almost gone, and so, we cats hope, are the dog days of right-wing nutbags dominating the health care debate. Organizing for America is swinging into action, not only to inject some sanity into the conversation but also to represent the views of the vast majority of the American people.

To wit: we need reform, and we need it now.

Meanwhile, the Massachusetts state legislature is pondering a change in the law to allow Governor Patrick to quickly appoint an interim successor to Senator Edward M. Kennedy before a special election is held. And although the Senator's widow Vicki has apparently indicated she's not interested in temporarily filling the seat, we cats hope she changes her mind. We can think of few sights more satisfying than another Senator Kennedy casting a decisive vote on health care reform this fall.

As for any Republicans fulminating about the possible change to the law of succession, too bad. After their election antics in 2000, they have forever forfeited their right to be outraged.

(PHOTO: Stephen Chernin / AP)