Rockefeller To Cornyn: You're In The Insurance Industry's Pocket

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The Senate Finance Committee markup of its health care reform bill has had a few heated moments over the past few days. But this one, spotted by Think Progress, caught our eye.

Discussing one of Sen. John Cornyn's (R-TX) amendments, Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) said, "If there's anything which is clear, it's that the insurance industry is not running this markup, but it is running certain people in this markup."

He went on to say that Cornyn's amendment -- one that would add caveats to an employer mandate -- "is about giving subsidies to insurance companies... instead of giving it, helping people. This is the grandfather of all grandfathers."

"With all due respect, Senator, I don't know what amendment you're referring to --," Cornyn said.

"I'm referring to yours," Rockefeller said.

"You're certainly not referring to my amendment --," Cornyn said.

"I am," Rockefeller said.

More here: http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/09/rockefeller-to-cornyn-youre-in-the-insurance-industrys-pocket.php?ref=fpb

Yeah, maybe they aren't quite so lefty as to give up their treasure and their power - but, by God, they fight for the common guy. Certainly more so than a god half of the so-called dems in Washington.

They don't need the job, they're free to do the right thing without having to worry about potential consequences.

...they have enough personal funds that they do not have to be beholden to anyone or anything.

:hi:

It’s sure nice to have someone with that name on your side this time. Can’t slip a loophole by someone named Rockefeller. :headbang:

I wish this guy was my Senator. I have two repub assholes (Shelby and Sessions)representing my state.