Four political ads I like just for what they are (in no particular order):
I like it not because I support Edwards' health care plan but because I like the threat. I love the idea that the cozy, comfy leaders of Washington would have something at stake in the health care fight. I love the idea that they would be facing the same kind of challenges scores of millions of Americans face. And I actually think Edwards would follow through on the threat... and that the American people would respect him for it.
It is the soft Rudy - the Rudy America fell in love with after 9/11. What he did in turning around New York was remarkable. Great synopsis of that.
Simple point - the chief executive of the US actually needs to focus on very boring things like managing bureaucrats and the government and budgets. It helps to have done that before.
Humanizes her. Brilliantly plays up empathy and compassion. Great ad.
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Only problem with the Edwards ad is that his threat violates the Constitution. I can't happen. Both Obama and Clinton have pointed this out. It's a ridiculous threat.
"Single payer insurance does not take away choice. Where does this "socialized medicine" term come from?"
Go to a medicare clinic. I go there often with the clients I work with. It is almost worthless. 30-peaople waiting at all times. Socialized medicne will implement this uncaring cattle call style medical business on us all. What ever happened to pro-choice?
I would love to see Edwards get elected and then try to carry out his threat. As was pointed out--he can't!! The President has no say in how Congress conducts its affairs.
But it could get better as we see the first true bipartisanship since the Cold War as Edwards gets not only impeached by his own party, but convicted and removed by a near unanimous vote of the Senate. That would be entertainment worth voting for.
Donny, I'm on medicare due to early retirement due to disability (yep, I'm one of those slackers...12 orthopedic surgeries and counting), and I also have supplemental insurance from my former employer. Medicare, however, is my primary insurer. I can go to any doctor I please, and any specialist I please. Those who are going to medicare clinics must do so because they can't afford the co-pays, something a national health care system would eliminate.
Doug:
I hope and trust you're not one of those people who wants to close Gitmo and all the secret CIA prisons yet wants to round up 22 million illegal immigrants into concentration camps.
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