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In reply to the discussion: Howard Dean Attacks Important Piece Of Obamacare (updated 3x) [View all]Hoyt
(54,770 posts)35. The biggest problem for me is that Dean (whom I like a bunch) is working for a lobbying/legal firm
McKenna Long, that represents a lot of hospitals, physicians, etc. Consequently, I now have to take his opinions about like I would the Hospital Association, sometimes right, but always biased.
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Because it's news, and a word in the other OP was detracting focus from the issue.
ProSense
Jul 2013
#2
The biggest problem for me is that Dean (whom I like a bunch) is working for a lobbying/legal firm
Hoyt
Jul 2013
#35
It's also clear to me that you are attempting to attack Howard Dean before he announces
Mr. David
Jul 2013
#20
I think Dean intends to repeal that part of the law to IMPROVE on Obamacare...
Mr. David
Jul 2013
#92
Continuing to attack me is just a good way to solidify your creds as a shill and a bully
Mr. David
Jul 2013
#109
Tying medical care to the GDP in any form sounds bad on the face of it and will be demonized.
freshwest
Jul 2013
#70
The fact that the efforts to repeal this are being pushed by Republicans says a lot.
ProSense
Jul 2013
#75
Bush came into 2004 stronger than Reagan or Clinton - he was at 60% in December 2003
karynnj
Jul 2013
#106
Hey, I loved that howl. But Kerry had a longer track record. He would have been a great POTUS.
freshwest
Jul 2013
#118
Thanks. Dean does not repeat his rationing line, just saying it won't save costs ( false).
SunSeeker
Jul 2013
#136
Always interesting to see the comments from those who can't deal with reality. n/t
ProSense
Jul 2013
#121
Strangely enough, I think Dr. Howard Dean has a pretty good grasp of health policy.
LeftyMom
Jul 2013
#123
Are you trying to mislead people into thinking Dean called the IPAB "death panels"
last1standing
Jul 2013
#126
"Death panels" is what Republican call it. The repeal effort is being led by Republicans.
ProSense
Jul 2013
#127
Prosense: Oh my, Dean attacks "death panels." Any thoughts on the issue?
last1standing
Jul 2013
#128
The LA Times ripped Dean: "No, Howard Dean, Obamacare doesn't ration Medicare"
SunSeeker
Jul 2013
#135