Mitch McConnell On Health Reform Bill: "It's The Wrong Direction To Go"

The night after the Senate gets 60 votes to proceed on debating health care reform, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell shares his thoughts on what to expect with CNN's John King.

"We know the American people don't want us to do this," McConnell argued, adding that the bill is "the wrong direction to go." "It drives the cost up for Americans... This bill is a job killer."

King then asks McConnell to explain why health reform was not proposed during the Bush administration. McConnell said that it would be futile because "we didn't have the votes to pass it." He also proposed that the balance of the "failure" of the stimulus package be repealed.

McConnell also responds to a "challenge" made by Dick Durbin for an alternative ("there's nothing on the Internet," Durbin said). "We're not planning on having a 2,000-page bill," McConnell said.

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[PartVIII]

thats why healthcare should be run by the government, its not driven by profit.

imagine if the police department was run for profit, there would be lobbyists pushing for harsh laws just like how healthcare companies are lobbying for limited competition and the ability to ration care.

[joshuag5732]

Well what about the people who have paid for health insurance only to find out later that because they had a yeast infection or acne when they were younger, they aren't covered when they really need it? Health insurers will find a way to keep you out or kick you out if it means they can save money.

[Boogers4dinner]

Mitch McConnell has a turkey gobble under his chin. LOL

[Boogers4dinner]

@Rosgo66 Yeah, he's where I live at. Uuugggghhh!!!! LOL He's a racist.

[Rosgo66]

What an idiot that Mitch is!!!

[pumkinpi2]

I like his statement, "The American people will be heard, now or later."

[freakyfarooq]

GOP are in the Corporation's asses!

[mizzoulibertarian]

yeah and you didn't stop it mconnell. are you going to stop the global warming nonsense

[driveswift]

Don't forget married to someone who works for Fox, albeit on the business channel...

[oscarwildinthestreet]

Mitch is a sad man. And a liar. And a loser.

[jkfromcincty]

Mitch, where are your leadership skills? Son, you got your ass kicked by the Democrats