Politics . . . first and always

Can there be any doubt that political opposition to the Affordable Care Act and to President Obama is the main factor?

Governor Nathan Deal announced today that Georgia will not be participating in the part of the health care reform that was made optional for states in light of the Supreme Court decision.

This particular provision would make 650,000 more Georgians eligible for Medicaid health care.   The federal government would pay 100% of the cost for the first three years and 90% thereafter.

Gov. Dean says Georgia can't afford it because of decreased revenue in these times.   Which is kind of understandable when they've been laying off teachers and law enforcement people.

But it would cost the state nothing for three years.

And only 10% beyond three years to give 650,000 more people health care.

That sounds like a great bargain.  So why not participate?

Two reasons:  (1) to defeat President Obama and (2) Republicans think we should be cutting things like Medicaid, not expanding it.

Am I surprised?

No.

Ralph