State Sen. Bill Purcell attacked John McCain's health care plan today.
At a press conference at the N.C. Democratic Party headquarters in Raleigh this morning, the Laurinburg Democrat argued that McCain's proposals would hurt the existing system of employer-provided health insurance.
A retired pediatrician and longtime state senator, Purcell said that by encouraging individuals and families to buy their own insurance on the open market, McCain's plan would let employers off the hook for providing it.
He also argued that individuals would not be able to negotiate as good a deal as corporations with large blocs of employees can.
"I don't believe the McCain health plan will solve — or even help — our problem in North Carolina," he said.
Purcell said that Obama's plan would work better because it builds on existing employer-provided insurance plans and expands government programs to help the uninsured.
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Re: Purcell attacks McCain health plan
He also argued that individuals would not be able to negotiate as good a deal as corporations with large blocs of employees can.
An argument which has the added bonus of being true. Difficult to tell from this post, however.
Reporting on John McCain's health care plan should also mention that his plan will raise taxes on most working people by removing the current exclusion for employer-paid premiums.
Please work on informing your readers on this issue!