From the Manchester, N.H. Union Leader — Originally published Monday, May 4

The President and Democrats in Congress say they don’t want to fundamentally change the way Americans pay for health care without significant Republican input. But they will do exactly that if Republicans don’t roll over.

Democrats say they will give Republicans until October to reach an agreement on health care. If Republicans don’t meet their demands, they will change Senate rules and pass reform with a simple majority vote instead of the 60 percent now needed.

The fact that they know they don’t need Republicans will make it less likely that they find common ground. Democrats can get everything they want if they just hold out until October.

That’s no way to govern. But as we are learning with this new President, it’s his way or … his way.