RomneyRinoCare
Contrary to spin, Romneycare had almost nothing to do with obamacare. Here are the differences: Romneycare was applicable to only to one state. Obamacare is a one size fits all approach for the entire nation (in violation of the 10th Amendment). Romney care was EXTREMELY limited in scope. At the time Romneycare was passed in MA, only 8% of the people in that state lacked health coverage. Romneycare impacted only them, not the 92% already covered. Yes, Romneycare did in fact mandate everyone in the state have health coverage-—states CAN do this-—they do require all drivers to obtain auto insurance. For those who could not afford health insurance, Romneycare REDIRECTED funds ALREADY allocated to the state through Medicaid to help lower income people purchase private health insurance. Romneycare received permission from the GWB Administration to reallocate these funds ALREADY appropriated to the state through the Medicaid program. Romneycare therefore got almost everyone in MA covered WITHOUT raising taxes or increasing the size of government....which is far more than we could ever say about Obamacare. Romneycare was extremely LIMITED in scope. It was only applicable to the few people in MA who lacked coverage and who were gaming the system——walking into hospitals, receiving care and treatment, then leaving the taxpayers and rate payers stuck with the bill.