Lincoln is up for re-election in a conservative state, which means politically she will be looking to move the bill to the center. Health care reform has low support in Arkansas – a November poll found that only 13 percent of residents with insurance and 27 percent of those without thought reform would make things better -- and it could be politically unpopular for her to vote for the bill she helped craft in the Finance Committee. Despite previously supporting the public option, she has reversed her stand. In September, she told the Arkansas News, "I would not support a solely government-funded public option. We can’t afford that." She has even raised concerns about the compromise options, including the opt-out and trigger. Though Lincoln did help advance bill to the floor, her support on amendment votes is questionable and she is sure to be courted by both parties.
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