Comments on: Health Bill Passes, Kratovil Votes No

By: Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:10:36 +0000

I wonder how many of the people angry with Congressman Kratovil even know what he voted against. The bill did nothing to reduce health care cost, it will be devastating for the small business owner and it only adds a few million of 40 the million uninsured to the rolls of the insured. The bill also contained an amendment that reduces reproductive rights and it adds to the balloning deficit. The US is in the throws of a deep decline, economically and culturally because of nonsensical, emotional politics and we need to reject the extremes of the fringe. Health care reform in name only is no more progressive than religious dogma or unjustified invasions. It’s stupid !

By: Steve Payne

Steve Payne — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:31:51 +0000

I agree with Warrior Bob.
I watched the vote and there was a slew of Dems that made the No Vote dash after the Yeahs went past 215. I think they got a free pass to do so. His record overall seems to be middle of the road. A dangerous place.

By: Warrior Bob Kramer

Warrior Bob Kramer — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:32:44 +0000

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You might want to explain this one, Rocky.

This is a GOP’her district that Mr. K won by tagging along on Obama’s coattails and securing a load of indie and moderate GOP’her votes. IF this were the only issue to define the ‘10 election, then maybe this is his best chance at beating arch-conservative Andy Harris.

The Dems have a bad habit of throwing the baby out with the bath water. Is this a prime example, if they turn their backs on a mderate and hand the seat to someone who really doesn’t anywhere near represent their values?

In any case, it’s unfortunate that Mr. K didn’t grasp the moment that this is just the first venture into a true reform of our unwieldy and malfunctioning healthcare system. The fact is… the bill passed the house without his vote.

By: Kevin Shertz

Kevin Shertz — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:18:19 +0000

I see Mr. Lang has updated his story to include details of what Rep. Kratovil receives as his own health care coverage. One item that he forgot to include is that no member of Congress can be denied health insurance coverage due to a pre-existing condition.

By: Carla Massoni

Carla Massoni — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:52:48 +0000

Guess he won’t need my campaign contributions in the future. Good thing – my health care premiums are going through the roof. Let’s see – my new Social Security check just about covers my premiums – hope Medicare is there when I need it.

By: Gren Whitman

Gren Whitman — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:22:55 +0000

By voting against the health-insurance reform bill, Mr. Kratovil handed Maryland’s First District back to the GOP.

By: Jimmy Reynolds

Jimmy Reynolds — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:46:02 +0000

Dear Congressman Kratovil, thank you for fairly representing the majority of first district voters who do not want this bill to pass.

By: Chester Bridge

Chester Bridge — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:39:17 +0000

Kratovil is right to oppose this version of the healthcare reform legislation. Even Nancy Pelosi admitted last week that the bill–as written now–is unfair to rural interests and needs to be strengthened. The only way to preserve the leverage to make the bill better is to hold out for changes. This is a multi-stage process. Further, the House is acting too fast–at the very moment the Senate is slowing down. It makes no sense to vote for a lot of the problems with the House bill, when in the final say, it will probably be something more like the Senate bill which becomes law.

By: Kevin Shertz

Kevin Shertz — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:04:53 +0000

To not be perceived as a hypocrite, I would respectfully suggest Rep. Kratovil use his vote time as an opportunity to announce that he is canceling his own Congressional “government health care” coverage to be consistent with what the American public (and his voters under 65) are eligible to receive. Because, you know, to do anything less may be considered a bit hypocritical of him, don’t you think?

I of course expect the same of his Republican colleagues.

By: Mary Wood

Mary Wood — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:01:41 +0000

What a disappointment. I thought Kratovil was representing us.