Posted on 09/03/2010 8:21:31 PM PDT by WOBBLY BOB
WASHINGTON (AP)—Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is likening the federal government to a drug dealer.
In an interview Thursday with Fox News' "Your World With Neil Cavuto," Pawlenty defended his order that seeks to limit his state's participation in the new health care overhaul law that makes available funds for states to try new medical models. The potential 2012 Republican presidential contender said it would be wrong to take the money.
"Instead of all just running around saying, 'We'll take the money because it's free money,' let's call it what it is: The federal government is basically a drug dealer trying to give out free samples, or give people a taste, get them further addicted," Pawlenty said.
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Pawlenty really does show some bright spots. I wish his
convictions were more consistent, ie; publicly funded
ballparks.
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