For the sake of time and length of the post we'll go with the top three issues. First, doing nothing is not an option. Congress must act to guarantee good coverage for those now insured and to get more help for those who aren't. Second, cost control is a must. It's the only path to the "security and stability" that make up Obama's new plan. And last, adding to the deficit is out of the question. While Obama certainly won't wave a pen like Clinton, he will likely be most explicit on this point: any bill that increases the deficit -- even a dime -- will be sent back.
Wednesday morning, on ABC's Good Morning America, George Stephanopoulos said it best:
"Most important, I think he needs to convince the country of one big point: 'I hear you. I know why you're worried. The status quo is not an option. But we can solve this problem one step at a time.'
The point is something needs to be done and this speech is the last opportunity to hit this head on. Go to YouTube soon for video coverage on this National Address. I will add the link as soon as it is up.
Having just finished watching President Obama's speech, I must say I'm impressed. Like George Stephanopoulos hoped for, he did acknowledge that he is aware at how nervous the public is, no matter the status quo. He address the financial deficit, and that prices and taxes would not go up. He also got a huge applause when he mentioned that with his plan, insurance companies would no longer be able to turn people away based on pre-existing conditions. He also addressed the issue that like state auto insurance, health insurance will have to be a necessity and no longer an option. Congress really seemed to agree with him and respect and like what he was saying. I thought Obama's speech was delivered well and answered most, if not all, questions that Congress and we the public have been having all summer from the skewed media. Let's just hope he means what he said tonight in his speech and action will start to take place!
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