Now that the election is over, we can get down to the serious business of finding out where the candidates stand on the issues. Within hours of being sworn in, we learned where Rep. William Owens stands on the the Demorcrat health care proposal. He voted against the Stupak amendment that would have banned federal funding for abortion, a decidely pro-choice position even though in the campaign he said he was personally opposed to abortion.
Mr. Owens then was one of 220 Members who voted in favor of the health care bill, although reports suggest he had various positions during the campaign.
There was never any doubt he would support the measure as he was the choice of DC Democrats to try and flip the seat, as that was the prime reason for nominating John McHugh as Secretary of the Army. The endorsement of Mr. Owens by the Service Employees International Union and the Working Families Party were key parts of his victory and these endorsements were as clear an indication of Mr. Owens intentions as the Club for Growth indicated the proclivities of his opponent, Doug Hoffman.
This health care bill faces tougher sledding in the Senate and with only a two vote majority in the House, it will be difficult for House leaders to prevail in conference on things like the public option.
Owens, Now, Comes Out for the Health Care Bill | The New York Observer
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Of course he had different opinions on the health care, he's a politican, he'll just follow party lines and that's that. Remember "health care is a right" AJR.
the problem with a health care plan is that people expect too much from it. If they took some of that quick draw money, if they bought a truck/boat/4 wheeler/cell phone that was $50 a month cheaper, and paid for their own basics there wouldn't be this problem. you buy your own snow tires dont you? or do you expect Geico to do it for you? 218 million adults have 12,000 AVERAGE consumer debt each, yet they cant find a hundred a month in case they have to visit the ER for a runny nose. be glad Owens is in there- I would have a performance based health care program most of you wouldn't like.
Of copurse we have to have it, what if 47 million uninsured get the swine flu?
there's a virus pandemic coming sooner or later, if you know anything about viruses.
Insured by the good lord above...
You are wrong. Owens NEVER ever said he supported any kind of public option - none whatsoever.
In fact every time he was asked about it, he specifically dodged, ducked, deceived, and basically tap danced around it. He was reluctant to even address it openly in open public.
That's why he will fit nicely down there in that DC cesspool: he will “Go along to get along.”
Does that sound familiar?
Shame on you Danny. You know better. Owens never said he was against any kind of public option. Go back and check the video tape. Guess you can't stand someone who said that they had criteria and would have to consider all sides of the issue before making a decision. Unlike you who 'shoots from the lip.'
Dsnny-the party you have long been a member of decided that Bill Owens was best representitive of your beliefs and values. Accept the choice or get out of the party.
2:20 if you are going shoot me down, at least get it right. I never said "Owens said he was AGAINST" any kind of public option. I clearly posted - go back and read it, or wait: here it is again:
"Owens NEVER ever said he supported any kind of public option - none whatsoever."
I said never "SUPPORTED as in WAS NOT FOR;" not against.
Don't distort my views or post. I can do that myself.
and for 3:48... yes I am a loyal lifelong DEM and I for sure don't need you, whoever you are, to tell me to leave my party or not... I will always be critical, even of my own Party -- that's why I and many others are DEMs.
And, BTW, IMHO: Owens was not the best - he was made into the "best" with tons of money and strong back - which most before have NEVER had -- but certainly the more critical issues he ducked and played coy as he watch Dede and Doug tear each other apart and open the road for him.
That's the reality... luck not skill per se.
well Francis Owens is a LOT easier to get along with than you apparently are. Thats the first step. He is pragmatic and not a Francis Flamethrower, so he should go far. Why did they at BML not choose you anyway?
6:29 - Another anonymous post, I see... okay.
Owens basically promised that he "could fund his own campaign," and that appealed more than anything else, or so I was told by several people there from the committees.
He went on to spend $11,622.00 of his own money and when the big bucks rolled in (cite official reports at FEC.gov), he immediatley reimbursed himself $11,622.00.
I had him pegged from the git go ... a silver-tongued lawyer who is slick and appealing, but cut from the same cloth as anyone else who "will go along to get along" as he basically duck and dodges issues to get a grasp of them ... kinda wishy-washy and non-committal until the last moment and then... well, you get the picture.
Does any of this sound familiar to you?
BTW: I do not need or use any kind of flamethrower; not when the truth and facts work just as effectively if you are so inclinded to believe them.
I for one would be more inclined to believe them if they came from a more moderate source. I have happened upon your posts this past summer, and I thought you would finish better than you did in the Blue place. But I get the drift now. I've seen enough. Au revoir.
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