Kapanke: Voters Know Better Than to Trust Politicians Pushing ObamaCare

For Immediate Release: June 10, 2010
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13-year incumbent Congressman Ron Kind continued his all-out campaign for the trillion dollar health care bill he championed, in spite of widespread opposition.

"Costs are higher, premiums are going to go up more, and deficits are exploding thanks to the failed health care bill Congressman Kind is now championing," said Kapanke. "We need to repeal and replace this bill with reform that targets costs, protects quality of care, and doesn't bankrupt our country."

Recent polls have shown eroding support for the partisan health care bill enacted by Congress. Despite this sentiment, Kind is using the powers of incumbency bankrolled by taxpayer money to host White House officials, layer in scripted telephone town halls, and produce press releases applauding the health care bill.

"People have figured out career politicians who have made empty promises and expanded government until it is about to burst," said Kapanke. "I'd like to know how many people contacted Ron Kind to ask him to oppose the health care legislation. I don't believe for one-minute seniors facing huge cuts in Medicare will be satisfied with Kind's new spending programs he is touting."

Kapanke has outlined his reforms to replace ObamaCare online at http://www.kapankeforcongress.com