In a response to Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-VT) release of the outline for his single-payer health plan, Hillary Clinton’s campaign accused Sanders of “making” the details up “as he goes along.”
“And after weeks of denying the legitimacy of the questions Hillary Clinton raised about flaws in the health care legislation he’s introduced 9 times over 20 years, he proposed a new plan two hours before the debate,” Clinton campaign spokesperson Brian Fallon said in a statement “Hillary Clinton knows what it takes, and has what it takes, to protect the gains of the Affordable Care Act and secure quality, affordable health care for all Americans.”
Fallon went on: “When you’re running for President and you’re serious about getting results for the American people, details matter—and Senator Sanders is making them up as he goes along.”
Fallon also took to Twitter to criticize Sanders.
Details matter—and Senator Sanders is making them up as he goes along. #ImWithHer
— Brian Fallon (@brianefallon) January 18, 2016
Hillary Clinton warned that Sanders’ state-based plan would give GOP governors too much say. Lo and behold, his new plan is federally run.
— Brian Fallon (@brianefallon) January 18, 2016
Here is the full statement:
“Senator Sanders has been changing a lot of positions in the last 24 hours because when his plans and record come under scrutiny, their very real flaws get exposed. After digging in his heels for weeks, he backpedaled on his vote to give sweeping immunity to gun manufacturers and dealers. And after weeks of denying the legitimacy of the questions Hillary Clinton raised about flaws in the health care legislation he’s introduced 9 times over 20 years, he proposed a new plan two hours before the debate. Hillary Clinton knows what it takes, and has what it takes, to protect the gains of the Affordable Care Act and secure quality, affordable health care for all Americans. When you’re running for President and you’re serious about getting results for the American people, details matter—and Senator Sanders is making them up as he goes along.”
I suppose this is the best the Clinton camp could come up with on such short notice. And as quick reactions go, it could be worse. But it basically defangs her previous line of attack for this debate, while allowing him to point to the specifics in a plan he’s probably a lot more familiar with than she is.
The plan says it is going to cost less than what we pay out now in Medicaid, and it is supposed to cover everything under the sun. This plan is a deadend with republicans because it raises taxes on everyone.
I’m fairly neutral regarding HRC, and will of course vote in lockstep when she is the inevitable (?) nominee.
But she really does surround herself with some unpleasant pieces of work.
Every time I try to warm up to the woman and consider voting for her, she demonstrates she’s a bigger ass than I thought. Hillary, if your ideas are better, rather than whine about your opponent, tell us what your ideas are and why they are better.
Of courses taxes will be raised, but the question will be will those taxes be less than what your health insurance premiums were.