[ROCKLOBSTER]

If Mitch McConnell can’t express ideas about better reform, then better just wrap it up. It was disappointing to see him trotting out the old talking points and expressing them unemotionally to Chris Wallace.

I agree that he was ineffective at getting the message out but completely agree with him. I want to see nothing more than he mentioned:

1. All states should have a High Risk Pool.
2. Tort reform.
3. You should be able to buy coverage from a carrier in any state.

He should have mentioned the current success of Health Savings Accounts, and the additional reform of Association Health Plans.

AHPs would allow any association to offer group insurance using a preferred carrier from any of the other states. That would be the same advantage now enjoyed by large multi-state businesses and labor unions.

I don't want any more meddling at the federal level. Do you?

[upchuck]

I agree that he was ineffective at getting the message out...

Agree 100%. He did, maybe, 40% of what he should have done.

And that's why we can't let him lead the Senate when we take it back in Nov.

[GOPPachyderm]

You make a good point about not wanting more federal interference, but GOP needs to define the alternative in ways that resonate. McConnell was totally ineffective in describing GOP health care proposition that would get any traction.