https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2009/12/14/the-monkey-trap-2/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 09:33:59 -0400<![CDATA[With President&#8217;s Obama&#8217;s approval ratings down to 44% and his approval index at its lowest points ever, the administration may have difficulty getting the 60 votes needed to obtain health care &#8220;reform&#8221;, even after a proposal to appeal to voters aged 55 to 64 was included. Megan McArdle writes that Joe Lieberman&#8217;s opposition even to the current compromise will make &#8220;progressives &#8230; livid&#8221;. While the numbers may be against the Democrats now, they will move heaven and earth to get the votes and will stop at nothing to get them.]]>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:08:42 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2009/12/14/the-monkey-trap-2-n189457