Harry Reid and the Menacing Media.

In a news conference Thursday, Senator Harry Reid, the leading Democrat in the Senate, blamed the media for setting a timetable on the healthcare bill. He said that it was the media’s fault and responsibility for setting an artificial timetable.

REALLY?

Here’s a look at the timetable for the speaking going on by Harry and his friends on this healthcare issue.

June 2, 2009 – President Obama – “This Window Between Now And The August Recess, I Think, Is Going To Be The Make-Or-Break Period.”

July 5, 2009 – Representative Steny Hoyer (D-MD) – “We’re going to pass significant reform … before the August recess in the House of Representatives.”

July 12, 2009 – Vice-President Biden – “We must and we will enact reform by the end of August, and we can’t wait.”

July 12, 2009 – Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) – “We Expect the House and Senate to have passed bill, yes.” In response to a question if the healthcare bill would pass by the August recess.

July 13, 2009 – Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) – “We’re still on schedule…we have plans to vote for this legislature before we leave for the August recess.”

July 14, 2009 – Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) – “Before we leave here…We’re going to complete the legislation we have dealing with healthcare.’ When asked if they would get it done before the August Recess.

July 20, 2009 – President Obama – “I’ve told Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi, you know, that it is critical that we see serious forward motion before people leave.” When asked if he could make congress give us a bill before the August recess.

July 21, 2009 – Senator Harry Reid – We must keep our eyes on the prize. The prize is healthcare reform. My desire is to get is done this work period, and I’m going to continue pushing to see everything – to do everything I can to get it done this work period.”

Yeah, it’s easy to see where the media set the timetable for Congress. I mean, what with the reporting of what they all said, how can it not be the media’s fault for setting the timetable.

Speaking of media driven timetables, anyone see the Solunar Tables?
Bill