Dodd Chides Clinton's Health Care Policy

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Associated Press

By BETH FOUHY

WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Chris Dodd on Thursday criticized rival Hillary Rodham Clinton's rollout of her health care plan, saying she had mismanaged her effort to reshape the system as first lady, resulting in a major policy debacle.

Clinton has described her 1990's attempt to remake the nation's health care system in personal terms rather than acknowledging it for the policy failure it was, Dodd said in an hourlong interview with The Associated Press.


Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Chris Dodd of Connecticut listens to questions during an Associated Press Newsmaker interview Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)


"It should be far more than just a parable of personal growth and maturation. This was about an issue that was critically important to the county," Dodd said. "It was a major effort that failed. There were a lot of reasons that it failed, not the least of which it was mismanaged terribly at the time."

Clinton unveiled a plan for universal health care this week, and has touted her first effort to reform health care as evidence of her experience dealing with the complex issue. She often tells audience she has the scars to show for that effort.

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[Andromeda]

1. At least she tried, Mr. Dodd...

She had the guts to try which is more than I can say about some other Democrats so give her some credit for an honest effort.

The scars are visible on Hillary because she has taken so much flack for her efforts to provide health care to millions of people who had no coverage at all.

Put your money where your mouth is, Mr. Dodd. Come up with a plan that is equal or better and maybe I'll listen.

[aquart]

2. Absolutely. Putting duct tape on the leak will stop the leak.

Won't fix it, though. It just puts it off.