Point taken. But, if they can't pass it this year they certainly are not going to pass it before the 2010 election. So I'm hoping the story is true. After 2010, if there is any justice, Obama is going to have a much more difficult time getting anything passed.
Here's hoping your scenario is the one that comes about with both Cap&Tax and HealthScare chewed up in the political fray with nothing moving to The Won's desk. That would mean the only thing for him to point to as an accomplishment will be the Porkulus bill. Unfortunately, that is enough to qualify for the line from The Hunt for Red October: "You arrogant ass! You've killed us all!"