1. What is the main idea of Michael Barone's commentary?

2. The purpose of an editorial/commentary is to explain, persuade, warn, criticize, entertain, praise, exhort or answer. What do you think is the purpose of this commentary? Explain your answer.

3. Ask a parent what he/she knows about "skinny" health care policies, then tell them what you learned from Mr. Barone's commentary.