> Wait, you’re saying he pushed Obama to drop ACA outright, not just public option? First I’ve heard of this version of events- drop a source, please.
The Promise, by Jonathan Alter.
Pretty good read on the first year of Obama's presidency. In it, it's talked about how Rahm Emmanuel wanted Obama to drop the ACA because they just couldn't do too many things at once early on, political cost would be too high. Biden agreed with Rahm and pushed Obama to drop health care reform and only focus on the economy.
https://www.amazon.com/Promise-Jonathan-Alter/dp/0857200372
Obama ignored both of them and turns out he's a miraculous man who could walk and chew gum at the same time.