The end of Medicare as we know it
Friday, 15 April 2011
On Wednesday, President Obama fought back against the GOP's budget proposal -- which would end Medicare as a guaranteed program for seniors, while also helping out the wealthiest Americans with more tax cuts -- when he outlined his plan for both cutting the deficit and protecting our commitment to seniors.
Congressman Weiner picked up where the president left off, taking the fight to cable news to show the right wing that Democrats won’t back down from defending Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. The Republicans did their usual song and dance about spending -- talking about “transforming” the programs you rely on. The Congressman made sure to call them out by stating what this really means: ending Medicare as we know it.
On The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, Rep. Weiner went up against Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) and made it clear that this fight is about our ideals – do we want to be a country that takes from the poor to give to the rich, or do we want to be a nation that takes care of its people.
Later, on The Last Word With Lawrence O’Donnell, Congressman Weiner debated Jack Kingston (R-GA) about the president’s budget plan.
He drove the point home: Democrats created and support Medicare. Republicans don’t.
Have a look.
