A blog written by Manchester College students studying the 2008 presidential campaign.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Health care advisers show plan diversity

Health care advisers show plan diversity

Senator McCain and Obama have both proposed new health care plans. McCain and Obama have gone about their plans differently. McCain’s advisors are primarily free market advocates and waste hunters, while Obama’s advisors are big name board reform candidates from Capital Hill.
The different staff could be due to the differences in their health care plans. Senator McCain has produced a mix of spending controls and tax fixes, which will expand insurance coverage. On the other hand Obama has a sweeping proposal that will prod the market to cover more people. This will also provide a government backstop for those who can’t afford it.
Many people have a different view on which plan is right for the American people. This could be a key argument in this year’s election. That is why the candidates have put together their advising staffs to help them decide on a plan and the in and outs of the plan.

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