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Clinton's Health Plan May Require Tapping Into Wages

AP   |  CHARLES BABINGTON   |   February 3, 2008 03:46 PM


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Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton said Sunday she might be willing to have workers' wages garnisheed if they refuse to buy health insurance to achieve coverage for all Americans.

The New York senator has criticized presidential rival Barack Obama for pushing a health plan that would not require universal coverage. Clinton has not always specified the enforcement measures she would embrace, but when pressed during a television interview, she said: "I think there are a number of mechanisms" that are possible, including "going after people's wages, automatic enrollment."

Clinton said such measures would apply only to workers who can afford health coverage but refuse to buy it, which puts undue pressure on hospitals and emergency rooms. Under her plan, she said, health care "will be affordable for everyone" because she would limit premium payments "to a low percent of your income."

Clinton also suggested Obama would be more susceptible to Republican attack ads in a general election because he has not been scrutinized for years as she has.

"I've been through the Republican attacks over and over again," she said on ABC's "This Week." When Obama was elected to the Senate from Illinois in 2004, she said, he "didn't face anyone who ran attack ads" comparable to those aimed at her.

Obama countered, saying Republicans and independents would be more inclined to oppose Clinton than him in a general election.

The problem is "not all of Senator Clinton's making," he said, "but I don't think there's any doubt that the Republicans consider her a polarizing figure," he said on CBS' "Face the Nation."

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"Obama countered, saying Republicans and independents would be more inclined to oppose Clinton than him in a general election".

Good god! Is Obama telling us that he and his policies would be more acceptable to Republicans? Is this supposed to increase our confidence in him?

I am so tired of holding my nose when I vote.

favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 05:16 PM on 02/04/2008

ok, so let me make sure I understand. Hillary will tax all of us and make all of us be a part of her plan. She did say on ABC that there would be sanctions for those who refuse.

Anyone reviewed the parameters of socialism lately?

favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 12:45 PM on 02/04/2008

Democratic politicians understand that Democratic votes are stupid. Democratic voters also know that they are stupid so they accept that the government is better at spending their money than they are. I await the Clinton proposal to tax 100% of income and those on HuffPo posting about how "fair" and "forward-thinking" it is.

favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 12:40 PM on 02/04/2008

I say ,OBAMA can find common ground with republicans.

For example,HEALTH CARE

He came short by 15-30 millions uninsured.

So,probably 45-50 millions UNINSURED,i'd say

would be GOOD COMPROMISE FOR OBAMA SUPPORTERS and REPUBLICANS

favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 09:35 AM on 02/04/2008

I just caught a story I was wondering if anyone out there has heard of? In April of 2002 Obama voted for a bill that would continue to allow live-birth abortions in the state of Illinois. A live-birth abortion is when in the course of an abortion procedure, a child has been born alive and is out of the womb, breathing and living on its own. And Obama voted for what is called infanticide. Has anyone ever heard of Obama voting for this? They had to check his record. And the media loves Obama why would they make this story up?

favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 09:32 AM on 02/04/2008

I just caught a story I was wondering if anyone out there has heard of? In April of 2002 Obama voted for a bill that would continue to allow live-birth abortions in the state of Illinois. A live-birth abortion is when in the course of an abortion procedure, a child has been born alive and is out of the womb, breathing and living on its own. And Obama voted for what is called infanticide. Has anyone ever heard of Obama voting for this? They had to check his record. And the media loves Obama why would they make this story up?

favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 09:28 AM on 02/04/2008

I just caught a story I was wondering if anyone out there has heard of? In April of 2002 Obama voted for a bill that would continue to allow live-birth abortions in the state of Illinois. A live-birth abortion is when in the course of an abortion procedure, a child has been born alive and is out of the womb, breathing and living on its own. And Obama voted for what is called infanticide. Has anyone ever heard of Obama voting for this? They had to check his record. And the media loves Obama why would they make this story up?

favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 09:27 AM on 02/04/2008

Not just Repubics that consider her a "polarizing figure", MOST people consider her a polarizing figure. Just look at what she's done to the Dem party. Her attack doggie Billy did enough damage to the party in So.Carolina to show people what a polarizing figure she is.

If it comes down, to McCain and Hillary, there will be a VERY tough time on the repubic side. They hate McCain almost as much as they hate the Clintons. There will be the pull to go out and vote against her, but they would have to vote FOR McCain... a sickening thought to many Repubes.

favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 09:13 AM on 02/04/2008

The latest Gallup poll shows forty-five percent of Democrats think Clinton has the better chance of beating the Republican candidate for president in November. ( more than Obama) And more people say they will stay home and not go to the polls if Obama is running against a REP. Looks like when Obama says, "I know I will get Hillarys votes. I don't think she will get mine." is not true.

favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 06:30 AM on 02/04/2008

The latest Gallup poll shows the exact number of men supporting Senator Clinton and Senator Obama. And Hillary leads with women.

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