Democrats and Health Care
David Broder analyzes how Rep. Richard Gephardt’s (D-Mo.) health care plan is impacting the other Democratic presidential campaigns:
Much is debatable in the plan, but it is now certain that within weeks, every other Democratic hopeful will have to produce his own counterplan, and the pressure will rise on President Bush to address the lack of health insurance for 41 million Americans. A debate that has languished in Congress for nearly a decade will be joined — in a place where the voters, thank goodness, take their responsibilities seriously.”
Of course, one should not overlook the fact that Gephardt was himself reacting to an issue put on the agenda by Gov. Howard Dean (D-Vt.). The growing health care crisis requires a response.
Democrats need to run on substance and provide a viable alternative to President Bush. That is why I look forward to a vigorous primary campaign.
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