ObamaCare Gave The Federal Government The Power To Decide What’s Best For Virginians

Nearly two years ago, as head of the Democratic National Committee Tim Kaine played an active role in supporting Barack Obama’s job-killing healthcare bill which gave the federal government the power to decide what type of healthcare services that employers, including religious institutions in Virginia, had to pay for, even if it violated their own personal moral beliefs.

This intrusive healthcare law is a clear violation of religious freedom as it forces religious institutions and individuals to choose between violating the law and violating their faith, which Kaine continues to support.  His position is completely out of step with most Virginians – even going so far as to say he believes health care reform would go down in history as one of the great achievements of President Obama:

“Time and again when it comes to issues of more government intrusion into our everyday lives – be it the stimulus, ObamaCare, or cap-and-trade – Tim Kaine chooses President Obama’s side,” said National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Brian Walsh.  “Tim Kaine’s push for more government mandates and overreach into our personal freedoms is completely out of step with the hardworking people of Virginia, who continue struggling every single day from these decisions that he and President Obama have forced on them.”

BACKGROUND

In 2010, Kaine Said He Wanted To Be Out On The Campaign Trail Promoting Obamacare. KAINE: “[L]et me, let me focus on it, because I think you’ve asked an excellent question. Will the campaigns of 2010 be heavily focused on health care? You will have the Republican Party campaigning to repeal this historic health bill that will pass. You’ll have me and my team out promoting it. I want to have that campaign.” (NBC’s “Meet The Press,” 1/10/10)

DNC Chairman Tim Kaine On ObamaCare: “[T]his Is Going To Be Great For Democrats. You Know, I’ve Been On A Ballot Seven Times And Won Seven Races. I Would Love To Be Running On This. And I Think The Extreme Nature Of The Rhetoric Just Shows How Worried The Other Guys Are.” (NBC’s “Meet The Press,” 3/21/10)

Kaine Said Democrats Should Be Very Proud Of The Health Care Overhaul And Should Be Talking About It In Their Campaigns. CROWLEY: “. . . I want to start out talking about health care reform. You think Democrats should be out there bragging about it. So what do you make of the Democrats who are putting out those ads, bragging that they voted against it?” KAINE: “. . . [M]ost Democrats that I see on the trail are very proud of the accomplishment and they’re talking about it. . . . Now, obviously, folks who voted against health care, they’re going to talk about why. But I think for the Democratic Party, generally, this significant achievement for the uninsured, for people who have been abused by insurance company policies, for small businesses, for seniors, is something that we should be very proud of and we should be talking about.” (CNN’s “State Of The Union,” 9/19/10)

On Health Care, Kaine Said When The American People “Immediately See The Benefits,” Then Health Care Would Be “A Great Thing Politically For The Dems.” AMANPOUR: “You mentioned health care. I want to say something that you, yourself, said about this issue when it comes to elections.” KAINE: “OK, great.” (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) KAINE: “When make this happen, and people immediately see the benefits that are going to come their way, I think this is going to be a great thing politically for the Dems. And we’re trying to show members that they’ve got their constituents behind them if they vote with the president.” (ABC’s “This Week,” 10/24/10)

A New York Times Article Described The House Health Care Vote As “Bitterly Partisan.” “‘We will not allow this to stand,’ Representative Michele Bachmann, Republican of Minnesota, promised Monday afternoon as the House reconvened, a day after the bitterly partisan vote.” (David M. Herszenhorn and Robert Pear, “Health Vote Is Done, But Partisan Debate Rages On,” The New York Times, 3/22/10)

The Health Care Vote In The Senate Was A “Party-Line Vote.” “The Senate voted Thursday to reinvent the nation’s health care system . . . . The 60-to-39 party-line vote, starting at 7:05 a.m. on the 25th straight day of debate on the legislation . . . .” (Robert Pear, “ Senate Passes Health Care Overhaul On Party-Line Vote,” The New York Times, 12/24/09)