Posted on 09/15/2011 6:54:53 AM PDT by GOPsterinMA
The Bay State’s controversial 2006 universal health-care plan — also known as “Romneycare” — has cost Massachusetts more than 18,000 jobs, according to an exclusive blockbuster study that could provide ammo to GOP rivals of former Gov. Mitt Romney as he touts his job-creating chops on the campaign trail.
“Mandating health insurance coverage and expanding the demand for health services without increasing supply drove up costs. Economics 101 tells us that,” said Paul Bachman, research director at Suffolk University’s Beacon Hill Institute, the conservative think tank that conducted the study. The Herald obtained an exclusive copy of the findings.
“The ‘shared sacrifice’ needed to provide universal health care includes a net loss of jobs, which is attributable to the higher costs that the measure imposed,” said David Tuerck, the institute’s executive director.
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Hmmm...
Well, in theory someone else could have (and still could) run, although IMHO, that person would get blown out in the General Election.
With Obamacare such a big issue, I really don’t see why Romney even bothers running. He must be profoundly out of touch.
There are close to 70% of people polled who’d never vote for that someone. That someone has no chance, unfortunately. The majority of Americans aren’t political junkies...therefore, they’ll look at who has the record for jobs and the economy. Perry has that record especially during Obama’s depression in the USA. All the rest is a sideshow.
I have written here in FR several times that I honestly think there is something wrong with Romney.
Out of touch?
Delusional?
Stupid?
Egotistical?
Pick one or all, his mind is baked.
Agreed and agreed!
“it’s the economy, stupid!” Right?
What TX has done in this depression is nothing short of very damn impressive!
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