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There has definitely a theory that discussion of dropping the public option was there to demonstrate that the republicans will not be in favor even if the public option was dropped. Certainly I believe it is true that most of them won't vote for it either way. It also seems that dropping the public option will lose more votes than it will gain. So, I think it is more up to how it is funded than whether or not a public option is included.

For reference, I care a lot more about getting a carbon tax passed than a public option passed. (ie This is not my top issue.)