Democrats abandoning claims that Obamacare will reduce costs and deficit

Amazing claims:

"It is critical to reassure seniors that Medicare will not be cut."

"Let them know they can keep the coverage they have now."

Finally, this concession:

"Strategic Recommendations: The 'Do Nots' . . .

Don't say the law will reduce costs and deficit."

From the Politico:

Key White House allies are dramatically shifting their attempts to defend health care legislation, abandoning claims that it will reduce costs and deficit, and instead stressing a promise to "improve it."

The messaging shift was circulated this afternoon on a conference call and PowerPoint presentation organized by FamiliesUSA — one of the central groups in the push for the initial legislation. The call was led by a staffer for the Herndon Alliance, which includes leading labor groups and other health care allies. It was based on polling from three top Democratic pollsters, John Anzalone, Celinda Lake, and Stan Greenberg. . . .

From the Washington Times: "Obamacare's message of change: Health care law's deficit-fighting powers prove imaginary"