The health care issue is proving divisive, even within his own party, as conservative Democrats, mindful of losing public support, are shying away from reform. They fear that remodeling the current health insurance news system, although designed to open up healthcare to the masses, could have painful side effects. They are particularly nervous that tinkering with the system will affect the quality and availability of services that millions of American's currently enjoy.

Obama is currently trying to find a way through the stalemate. A House Democratic aide commented,