I'm getting closer...

It appears that the pending stimulus bill is going to pass or die along party lines, with an incredible no votes in the house and only three in the Senate from Republicans. I'm starting to wonder how much of that is political positioning, rather than true opposition to the contents of the bill--particularly when some Republican Governors, like the respected Gov. of Florida, Charlie Crist, is campaigning in favor of the package based on the economic hardships his state is going through.

The Pres. is finally out making some impassioned pleas for this bill--I don't pretend to be an economist or understand its ramifications--but I'm beginning to be sold on the idea that it is better to do something than not to try.