When it rains, it pours. With D-trip seemingly still MIA in NY-29, a second ad from an independent group (check out the first one here) is going up today against Randy Kuhl (R-Hair Club for Men). Health Care for America Now is going up with a powerful ad that asks a rather simple question: When it comes to health care, which side is Randy Kuhl on?
Health Care for America Now (HCAN) sent the candidates in the race for New York's 29th Congressional District a sign-on form asking, "Which Side Are You On." Are they on the side in support of quality, affordable health care we all can count on? Or are they on the side that advocates leaving us alone to fend for ourselves in the complicated, unregulated insurance market? Republican Congressman Randy Kuhl did not respond to requests sent to his Congressional and campaign offices. Democratic Candidate Eric Massa sent HCAN a sign-on saying that he is committed to quality, affordable health care for all.
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Since Congressman Kuhl did not reply, we looked at his record, and it became very clear why he did not answer our simple question. As the current Representative for New York's 29th District, his record shows he is on "the other side"-the side of leaving us alone to fend for ourselves in the complicated, unregulated insurance market.
Randy Kuhl has been consistently on the side of the special interests of the insurance and pharmaceutical companies. He has voted against expanding coverage to children and bringing drug costs down for seniors by allowing Medicare to negotiate prices with manufacturers. He voted for a bill that virtually eliminates the ability of states to regulate health insurance practices, and he supports Health Savings Accounts which shift the risk of health care costs from insurance companies on to individuals and families.
I think it's a great ad and there's plenty of good info on the site. Check it out.
