In it's current form, yes. Not in the beginning. And the last time I checked there really isn't a "democratic" party. It's just a watered down version of the republican party. There are a few dems with spines but not many. Thanks to the republican party and a bunch of spineless "dems" hundreds of people died today. President Obama better grow and pair, kill the current bill and start over. Without a public option this is nothing but a huge gift to the CEO's of big pharma and insurance companies.