Landrieu: I’ll put GOP foe on defensive on health care

[cal04]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2014/04/22/landrieu-ill-put-gop-foe-on-defensive-on-health-care/

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In an interview today, Landrieu vowed to campaign aggressively against GOP foe Bill Cassidy’s opposition to the Medicaid expansion in the state, offered a spirited defense of the law — while acknowledging it has some problems — and even insisted he’d be at a “disadvantage” over the issue.

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Landrieu has been a vocal proponent of a “keep and fix” message on Obamacare. But Republicans have argued Dems aren’t actually offering any fixes. Landrieu noted she’s advocating for making the provision of coverage voluntary for businesses with fewer than 100 employees and adding a more affordable “copper” plan. She reiterated her support for the law’s goals — and said Cassidy’s embrace of repeal would be politically problematic for him.

“It’s a solid law that needs improvement,” Landrieu said. “My opponent offers nothing but repeal, repeal, and repeal. And even with all the law’s setbacks, we’re seeing benefits for thousands of people in Louisiana.”

“I think the benefits that people have received are worth fighting for,” Landrieu continued, citing an end to discrimination against preexisting conditions and extended coverage for young adults on parents’ plans. ”I think Bill Cassidy is going to be at a distinct disadvantage. He has insurance, but he’s also denying it to the 242,000 people who fall into the Jindal gap. He also wants to take coverage away from tens of thousands who have gotten it for the first time.”

[The Magistrate]

1. A Sea Change May Be In The Air, Sir, If She Is Taking This Course....

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

2. A 'copper' plan?

so we'll 'make it better' by offering worse policies and letting a lot of businesses skip out?

Ah, the good old 'making it worse to make it better' "pragmatism".