American Morning

Democrats divided on healthcare

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President Obama is hitting the road again today with his push for health care reform. But on Capitol Hill, the plans are hitting several road blocks. Democrats are divided over rising costs and how to pay the bill.

One Senate democrat from Oregon, Ron Wyden is really catching heat from his own party because he wants to scrap the idea of a government-backed public option. Why?

Senator Wyden spoke with CNN’s John Roberts Wednesday to answer that.