While I understand that the similarities between RomneyCare and ObamaCare presents a political problem should Romney be the GOP nominee for President, I do not see this as a policy problem. Romney needs to articulate that, whatever problems conservatives have with RomneyCare, it was a state program rather than an overreaching nationwide mandate. By drawing a clear line between state sovereignty and federal mandates, Romney can maintain his commitment to repeal ObamaCare and have that position be believable to conservatives.
RomneyCare and ObamaCare - a critical difference
RomneyCare and ObamaCare - a critical…
RomneyCare and ObamaCare - a critical difference
While I understand that the similarities between RomneyCare and ObamaCare presents a political problem should Romney be the GOP nominee for President, I do not see this as a policy problem. Romney needs to articulate that, whatever problems conservatives have with RomneyCare, it was a state program rather than an overreaching nationwide mandate. By drawing a clear line between state sovereignty and federal mandates, Romney can maintain his commitment to repeal ObamaCare and have that position be believable to conservatives.