I called Tennessee Senator Bob Corker's office today to encourage him to support Obama on the healthcare effort. I talked to a polite young man who said he was happy to discuss healthcare with me. I told him that I hoped the Senator would change his mind and get behind a public option in the developing healthcare legislation. The young man said Senator Corker is in favor of reform, but he believes it can be better accomplished in the private sector. He told me that in those places like Massachusetts where they have expanded coverage, there are often long waits for care, long waits for MRIs, etc.
I told him both of my daughters live in Massachusetts and both of them are very happy with their healthcare.
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