GOP Sen. staffer is caught on tape saying what Republicans actually believe on healthcare

[Nevilledog]

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GOP senator apologizes after a staffer is caught on tape saying what Republicans actually believe on health care


North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis — viewed as one of the most vulnerable GOP senators in 2020 — has found himself in an uncomfortable situation after a staffer’s excessively honest comments to a constituent were caught on tape.

As first reported by WRAL, Bev Veals of Carolina Beach, a three-time cancer survivor, called her senator out of fear that her health insurance was at risk. She has previously faced medical bankruptcy and difficulty accessing care, WRAL said, and her husband was furloughed because of the pandemic. She wanted assurance that she’d have coverage if she lost her health insurance.

But Tillis’s office wasn’t helpful. While speaking to a dismissive staffer, Veals began to record their conversation, which was provided to WRAL and can be viewed above.

“You’re saying that, if you can’t afford it, you don’t get to have it?” she asked. “That includes health care?”

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[dchill]

1. So, I take it "excessively honest" is a thing now?

[Nevilledog]

2. Well, yeah.

[dchill]

3. So, excessively dishonest is a starter, too.

For journalistic purposes, of course.

[Nevilledog]

4. Of course.

[DanieRains]

5. Get Sick Then Die

Unless you are rich.

GOP Healthcare Plan

[durablend]

6. And the response tomorrow...

Tillis spokesperson: "He was just keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeding....it was just a joke. Gosh teh libs are such sensitive snowflakes!"

[Cha]

10. If Tillis were smart he'd Fire the Staffer's

"excessively honest" Ass.

[BigmanPigman]

7. They DO want to bankrupt then kill us....

in that order. Greedy sadists!

[ancianita]

8. You can't even reach Thom Tillis from his website. But the banner at the top says

"Thom Tillis is Fighting to Protect the Health and Safety of You and Your Family"

[Cha]

9. Good.. I was hoping this would be made

into a tweet so we could Rt & VIRAL It!

Staffer of Tillis is Stupid & heartless.. & the Senator is on the Defensive having to "apologize".

Good thing she taped it.. Smart!

[DSandra]

11. Republicans are enemies of life