A central theme of this year’s convention: Push politicians in Washington to pass universal health care with a “public option” — government-backed insurance.
Connecticut Sen. Lieberman has been a prominent opponent of a public option and of moving with what he calls too much speed toward universal coverage.
“Joe’s gotta go!” union members yelled at a rally on the Green during Thursday’s lunch break.
State AFL-CIO chief John Olsen emceed the rally.
“Call him! … Tell him we need the option!” Olsen declared to the crowd.