Sunday, May 8, 2011

The Right's Health Care Lies

In the Spring of 2009, as the titanic fight over President Barack Obama's health care proposal was beginning, Frank Luntz?an infamous Republican consultant who specializes in the language of politics?drew up a confidential 28-page report (PDF) for congressional GOPers on how they could confront, and defeat, Obama on this crucial issue. He suggested that they use a particular phrase: "Government takeover of health care." And they did. Again and again, for the entire months-long debate. During one Meet the Press appearance, Rep. John Boehner (R-Ohio), then the House minority leader, referred to Obama's plan as a "government takeover" five times (without once being challenged).

It was a clear falsehood. Obama's system relies on private insurance and the...


Related Topics: Health care

Source: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/2011/04/29/the_right039s_health_care_lies_254580.html

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