Michael Grimm Already in Democratic "Cross-Hairs" for Health Care Comments

ny observer ^ | 1/9/2011 | By David Freedlander

[tobyhill]

Michael Grimm has only been in Congress for a few days, but he is already taking major fire from Democrats for voting to repeal the new health care law while still accepting the government-sponsored health care that comes with his new perch. Making matters worse, Grimm told The Daily News (the piece hasn't appeared online yet) "What am I, not supposed to have health care? It's practicality. I'm not going to become a burden for the state because I don't have health care and, God forbid I get into an accident and I can't afford the operation...That can happen to anyone." Eh-oh. Asked to respond, Michael Czin, the regional representative for the Democratic National Committee said, "That was fast. After just a few short days in office, Congressman Grimm has quickly become a creature of Washington. After railing against health care reform as a 'government takeover,' Grimm is defending his right to have the same type of health care he wants to deny his constituents."

[kabar]

but he is already taking major fire from Democrats for voting to repeal the new health care law while still accepting the government-sponsored health care that comes with his new perch.

Nonsense. The so-called "government-sponsored health care" is just the same health insurance available to any government employee. There is a choice of private insurance company plans and the government pays about 70% of the premium costs, just like many private employers do.

[CharlesWayneCT]

I guess if someone shoots him, it will be the fault of the DNC guy for putting him in his “cross-hairs”.