https://gregladen.com/blog/2010/10/28/the-minnesota-third-congressio/ Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:04:49 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.8 https://gregladen.com/blog/2010/10/28/the-minnesota-third-congressio/#comment-525499 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:04:49 +0000 http://scienceblogs.com/gregladen/2010/10/28/the-minnesota-third-congressio/#comment-525499 I live in the 3rd district. I attended Erik Paulsen’s town hall meeting the summer of 2009 when the healthcare debate was at it’s zenith. The first comment from Mr.Paulsen was him stating he was against the U.S. Government having any involvement in ANY healthcare programs. Mr. Paulson has supported Rep. Ryan’s (R-WI) Roadmap for America plan that would dismantle Medicare and provide vouchers to seniors for buying medical coverage in the private market from insurance companies. Unfortunately, the vouchers are not indexed to inflation. With medical costs increasing over 10% per year, the voucher’s buying power will be worth half their value in seven years.
I find it so interesting that Mr. Paulsen’s campaign ads depict him as a protector of Medicare. And so sad that people are naive enough to believe him.

]]> https://gregladen.com/blog/2010/10/28/the-minnesota-third-congressio/#comment-525498 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:39:21 +0000 http://scienceblogs.com/gregladen/2010/10/28/the-minnesota-third-congressio/#comment-525498 I sent emails to Paulsen during the last two years to give my views or ask questions. I would get an email reply that was opposite of what I had said and thanked for my support. It was obvious to me the subject was picked and a pat reply sent.
Jim Ramstad had a townhome meeting in Brooklyn Park or Brooklyn Center during his breaks. I believe Paulsen has had none in either of these towns. He sticks pretty close to the high income Edina, Minnetonka, etc.

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