Posted on 09/01/2009 3:35:55 PM PDT by rabscuttle385
CLEMSON — U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who has earned a reputation for reaching across the aisle with Democratic colleagues on various issues, said President Barack Obama and the Democratic controlled Congress should adhere to that same bipartisanship concerning health care.
“There will be some in the Democratic Party that will want to do it alone and that would be a mistake,” Graham said during a speech at the Clemson Rotary Club’s weekly Monday meeting. “Health care is one-sixth of our economy, and this needs to be passed with support from both (Houses).”
Graham said both parties should collaborate on ensuring that tort reform and insurance reform is a part of a future health care plan and that the private sector, rather than a government option, is included.
“My Democratic colleagues have a bad idea to a real problem,” Graham said. “If you have a government option, no one else can compete.
“Let’s cover everybody, but let’s let the private sector do it.”
Graham said he believes the best solution is to keep people honest in the private sector, through basic regulations and especially through competition.
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Sounds like Romney Care to me.
Talk about snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
Lindsey, just sit down and STFU. Please.
Why would letting a solo pilot crash his plane be a big mistake?
Of course, I’d be willing to make it a dual seat plane and allow McCain to aid in crashing another one.
Lindsey Graham defines the word “goof.”
This guy talks as if he is needed to pass the bill when everybody knows he is not. What’s the 60 Dim senators are for?
Right?
Here’s what the dems sent out this afternoon....... LOL
The summer started with people scared and misinformed by the right-wing fringe yelling at members of congress at Town Hall meetings.
The summer will end with main street Americans holding candle light vigils highlighting those who “Can’t Afford to Wait” for reform.
Tomorrow, DFA members will join our partners at MoveOn, Service Employees International Union, and TrueMajority at vigils held in our local communities nationwide. We’ll read the names and hear stories of local Americans who are suffering under our broken system and can’t afford to wait for real reform. It’ll be a powerful reminder to Congress and the media why every American needs reform that includes the choice of a public option.
FIND A VIGIL IN YOUR AREA AND SIGN UP TO ATTEND NOW
With Congress about to return to work just after Labor Day, it’s time to remind them what’s at stake. This is about politics — it’s about people. It’s about America.
And with the tragic passing of Senator Kennedy, for many, these vigils will take on extra meaning. Senator Kennedy was a true leader for healthcare reform and we can honor his legacy by sending Congress back to work with a message to deliver on the cause of his life.
What: “Can’t Afford to Wait” Vigil
When: Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 2
Where: Your Town
RSVP NOW
Let’s end the summer by showing Congress and the media that the right-wing fringe doesn’t speak for main street Americans.
Thank you for everything you do.
-Charles
Charles Chamberlain, Political Director
Democracy for America
Graham said both parties should collaborate on ensuring that tort reform and insurance reform is a part of a future health care plan and that the private sector, rather than a government option, is included.
Uh huh, the Dems are sure to go for tort reform, and a private option. Dems: “ Sure, sure, Lindsay......just sign off here on this one little caveat.................
S.C. I'm up in the NE so rino's are rampamt, but you don't have an excuse! Get your act together and get rid of this prick!
If there is a bad solution available McLame wants to be in the middle of it! He is not a leader. He is a stupid, emotional reaction-boy follower.
I am sick of South Carolina’s lisping nancy-boy. Would I love to see John Calhoun rise from the grave and punch him out.
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