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I watched Sen. John Mccain’s victory speech Tuesday night, listening as he trudged thru assaults on his opposition’s likely positions on issues ranging from Iraq to taxes. He then made one of the least intelligent ad I’ll-founded claims I’ve heard … Continue reading McCain’s beltway blinders

This is a two-part answer. Both have essentially identical cost containment mechanisms. But will these mechanisms have a material impact on costs? Here’s my take. Pools – both look to reduce administrative expenses by providing insurance thru and ‘managing’ insurers … Continue reading Which health plan controls costs, Obama’s or Clinton’s?

Despite the foaming at the mouth, gnashing of teeth and rending of hair by Rush Limbaugh, Ann Coulter, and the rest of the attack-dog right, the presumptive GOP Presidential nominee is John McCain. Unless he steps in front of a … Continue reading McCain, health care reform, and the voter

I’ve been meaning to get to this for weeks now – while I (and others) have reviewed and compared the two plans and parts thereof, I’ve yet to see a brief but (reasonably) comprehensive comparison. First, what these plans are … Continue reading How the Clinton and Obama health plans differ

My post on the GOP Presidential candidates and universal coverage elicited more than a few responses, most of which were cordial and helpful. Several took exception to the poll I cited (conducted by GOP pollster Tony Fabrizio’s firm) noting (accurately) … Continue reading UPDATE – What do Republicans really think about Universal coverage?