Citing baloney logic about how veterans will have health care cut, DINO Glenn Nye (VA) has said he will be voting no.
He is going to lose in November, no matter what, he only got elected because of the Democratic wave that helped Obama carry Virginia. Following along in Creigh Deeds's footsteps, Nye is going to try to alienate the base, and then find out that the Republicans still aren't going to vote for him.
I feel particularly personally betrayed because I've known the congressman for over 25 years, and a mutual friend sought me out to solicit donations. I celebrated his victory. I will shed no tears when he is defeated.
Coverage of his statement below the fold
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"This bill did not fix the key flaws with the original health care bill ... and I am not convinced it will effectively reduce the cost of health care for families and small businesses," he said.
There is also concern that participants in the military’s Tricare health plan may be subject to some health care provisions, under the latest version of the bill. Under previous versions, Tricare patients were exempt.
" I am not willing to risk negative consequences for our military personnel and their families, particularly at a time when our troops are serving overseas in harm’s way," Nye said.