Democratic Rep. Boren Vows to Swap Federal Coverage for New Health Care Plan

[thundley4]

Rep. Dan Boren, a fiscally conservative Democrat, pledges that if a health care bill passes, he would take that plan, even if the plan for federal lawmakers might be better.


MUSKOGEE, Okla. -- Oklahoma's lone Democratic congressman played the role of referee Tuesday at two spirited town-hall meetings in eastern Oklahoma.

Hundreds of people, some waving American flags and holding signs depicting President Obama as the Joker character from the Batman film, shouted and yelled over each other during much of what was supposed to be a question-and-answer session in Muskogee.

Many said they were angry at the health care reform bill being considered by lawmakers.

But Rep. Dan Boren, a fiscally conservative Democrat, reminded residents several times that he opposes any law that would lead to a government-run health care system. He also pledged Tuesday that if a health care bill passes, he would take that plan, even if the plan for federal lawmakers might be better.

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If every Dimrat pledged to do this, then they would get more support, but that won't happen.  Most know that they are trying to foist a load of crap on us. At least this one Dem is willing to oppose the current bill openly.

[JohnnyReb]

...and he'll find a way for the government to foot the bill for a supplemental policy for him and his family......quietly.

[Thor]

...and he'll find a way for the government to foot the bill for a supplemental policy for him and his family......quietly.

and you know this how ?? Living as close to Oklahoma as I do, it's a pretty decently run state. The "Democrats" there seem to be more of the true Democrats of yesteryear vs today's "Progressive Democrats". I am continually surprised by the things that the OK Dems do, in a pleasant manner.