Feingold demands a Public Option

Statement of U.S. Senator Russ Feingold
In Support of a Public Health Insurance Option

“A public option is a fundamental part of ensuring health care reform brings about real change. Opposing the public plan is an endorsement of the status quo in this country that has left tens of millions of Americans uninsured or underinsured and put massive burdens on employers. I have heard too many horror stories from my constituents about how the so-called competitive marketplace has denied them coverage from the outset, offered a benefit plan that covers everything but what they need or failed them some other way. A strong public option would ensure competition in the industry to provide the best, most affordable insurance for Americans and bring down the skyrocketing health care costs that are the biggest contributor to our long-term budget deficits. I am not interested in passing health care reform in name only. Without a public option, I don't see how we will bring real change to a system that has made good health care a privilege for those who can afford it.”


Finally the the so called liberals in Congress are standing up.

...and the powers that be have marginalized him, just like they did Kucinich.

:applause:

:thumbsup:

to demand he join with Russ!

Hell, it can't hurt to call Burris' office, too.

They have given ad nauseum exposure to Palin, Gingrich, Grassley and their ilk. I would really like to see some supporters of the Public Option get "equal time".

(No, I'm not holding my breath.)

:patriot: I wish.

like a tent.

Russ is always a stand up guy for progressives!

He will be here, at my school, on Thursday, August 27th, from 11:30-12:30 for a listening session. We are Pepin Area Schools, Pepin, WI. Any Wisconsinites who need directions to our school, send me a PM and I'll be happy to oblige.

keep talking and spread your support.

:loveya:

This administration has failed us.