Healthcare

John McCain's Record

The health care crisis is hurting all Americans-especially working Americans. More than 45 million U.S. residents have no health insurance today. Many small business owners can’t afford to offer coverage to their employees. And taxpayers foot the bill at $21 billion a year when workers are forced to turn to government health care programs.

No one should have to choose between taking their child to a doctor and paying the rent. Yet the Republican presidential candidates either don't know how to solve the problem, or don't seem to care. Their positions on Medicare, prescription drugs and stem cell research are all out of touch with the American people.

Sick Workers Left Behind

July 7, 2008 - McCain’s fend-for-yourself approach to healthcare leaves older, sicker workers behind:
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A Flaw In The Plan

July 3, 2008 - McCain’s health care proposals could result in a dramatic increase in taxes for many Americans:
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DNC FACT CHECK: McCain's 2013 is America's Nightmare

May 15, 2008 - John McCain's crystal ball must be cloudy. In a speech and new ad today, McCain outlined a list of promises he intends to keep by 2013 if elected. The problem? On all the challenges he outlines, John McCain has either ignored the problem altogether, has no plan, has promised prescriptions that will only make matters worse, or has demonstrated rank hypocrisy.
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Dean: McCain Speech Highlights Hypocritical, Flawed Agenda

May 15, 2008 - During his remarks in Ohio this morning, Senator John McCain outlined a fictional account of what he expects the American people to believe he will do as president. In reality, on each of the issues he addresses, Senator McCain has either failed to outline any plans or has actually promised outdated ideas that would make the problem worse.
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Life Support

May 7, 2008 - The health care system would be put on "life support" under McCain, according to a piece over at the Hill:
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