What They're Saying About ... The GOP Seniors' Health Care Bill Of Rights

From National Committeeman Bruce Ash
What They're Saying About ... The GOP Seniors' Health Care Bill Of Rights
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The Boston Globe: "Republicans Warn Seniors About Obama Plans" (Foon Rhee, The Boston Globe, 8/24/09)

BG: "In their latest assault on President Obama's health care plans, Republicans are aiming for a vulnerable spot -- the fears of seniors that their care will get worse or more costly." (Foon Rhee, "Republicans Warn Seniors About Obama Plans," The Boston Globe, 8/24/09)

Politico's The Pulse: "The Republican National Committee today makes a play for senior support by rolling out a 'Seniors' Health Care Bill of Rights,' aimed at amplifying concerns -- already clear in polls -- about the effect of health-care reform on Medicare." (Chris Frates & Mike Allen, Politico's The Pulse, 8/24/09)

Democratic Pollster Doug Schoen: "The Republicans did something today that was very smart." (Fox News' "Live Desk," 8/24/09)

Schoen: "So by focusing on senior citizens on their health care bill of rights, by making it clear they want to protect Medicare, they want to protect the relationship between a patient and their doctor and avoid rationing, what they're basically saying is 'we're on your side, seniors,' who are the key constituency in this battle." (Fox News' "Live Desk," 8/24/09)

Schoen: "And so they had a moment, Michael Steele's Op-Ed came at the right time." (Fox News' "Live Desk," 8/24/09)

ABC News: "In the start of a weeklong push on Medicare, Republicans are going on the offensive and taking on the Democrats' health care plan with a new 'seniors' bill of rights' ..." (Huma Khan, "Republican National Committee Unveils 'Seniors' Health Care Bill Of Rights,'" ABC News, 8/24/09)

ABC News: "The six-point proposal is designed to 'send an important signal we keep in mind the greatest generation at all costs,' and that a health care overhaul does 'no harm to them and the benefits they're currently receiving,' Steele said." (Huma Khan, "Republican National Committee Unveils 'Seniors' Health Care Bill Of Rights,'"ABC News, 8/24/09)

The New York Times's Katharine Q. Seelye: "In the campaign for the hearts and minds of older Americans -- the cohort most nervous about a health care overhaul -- Michael Steele, chairman of the Republican National Committee, was on a news media tour Monday promoting a Seniors' Health Care Bill of Rights." (Katharine Q. Seelye, "Dueling Words on Medicare," The New York Times, 8/25/09)

The New York Times' Prescription Blog: "Recognizing that older Americans are the people most likely to oppose changes in the health care system, according to various polls, the Republican 'bill of rights' touches all the hot buttons ..." ("Various Takes On The GOP And Health Care," The New York Times' Prescription Blog, 8/24/09)

Christian Science Monitor: "Seniors vote, and members of Congress know it. The Republican National Committee on Monday released a proposed 'bill of rights' for senior healthcare." (Peter Grier, "Why GOP Sees Seniors As Crucial To Health-Reform Battle," Christian Science Monitor, 8/24/09)

CSM: "Why did the GOP on Monday issue a 'seniors' healthcare bill of rights'? Perhaps because in the battle over health reform, the opinion of senior citizens could be a key factor determining victory - or defeat." (Peter Grier, "Why GOP Sees Seniors As Crucial To Health-Reform Battle," Christian Science Monitor, 8/24/09)

CSM: "In this context of uncertainty, the GOP appears to see opportunity." (Peter Grier, "Why GOP Sees Seniors As Crucial To Health-Reform Battle," Christian Science Monitor, 8/24/09)

Politico's Mike Allen: "After years, decades of Medi-scare - Democrats saying Republicans will take away your Medicare if you elect them - Republicans turning their table, another example of how the party is feeling up on their toes in the health care debate." (MSNBC's "Morning Joe," 8/24/09)

Fox News' Martha MacCallum: "Republicans have been taking the offensive over the course of today in sort of a new way ... The GOP taking on the health care plan with something new. It's called the seniors health care bill of rights." (Fox News' "Live Desk," 8/24/09)

Fox News' Bret Baier: "The RNC and Michael Steele in particular, the chairman, really see an opportunity here for Republicans because there is a lot of concern." (Fox News' "Live Desk," 8/24/09)

Fox News' James Rosen: "Now Michael Steele, the chairman of the Republican party, in this six-point bill of rights for senior citizens, wants to make sure that senior citizens are not ... [getting] the short end of the stick ..."(Fox News' "Live Desk," 8/24/09)

Fox News' Trace Gallagher: "Republicans going on the offensive, unveiling a new health care bill of rights for seniors. They're aiming for the soft spot in the Democrats' health care plan." (Fox News' "Live Desk," 8/24/09)

The Washington Post: "Republicans launched their latest salvo against President Obama's health-care reform plans Monday, rebranding their existing criticism of his proposals as a new 'Health Care Bill of Rights for Seniors.' The package immediately drew return fire from Democrats." (Ben Pershing, "Parties Trade Volleys On Health-Care Reform,'" The Washington Post, 8/25/09)

CBS News' Political Hotsheet: "Republicans continue hammering end-of-life issues; Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele unveiled a new 'Seniors' Health Care Bill of Rights' today, which stresses those issues." (Steve Chaggaris, "Politics Today: Debate Rages as Obama Vacations," CBS News' Political Hotsheet, 8/24/09)

The Wall Street Journal: "The Republican stance also underscores how tough it will be for Mr. Obama to find politically palatable savings to pay for new coverage while reining in spiraling health-care costs."(Neil King Jr., "GOP Tees Up Medicare Manifesto," The Wall Street Journal, 8/25/09)

Journal: "The Republicans are hoping to tap into unease among seniors." (Neil King Jr., "GOP Tees Up Medicare Manifesto," The Wall Street Journal, 8/25/09)

Journal: "The country's largest lobbying group for seniors, AARP, said it welcomed the RNC's commitment to protect Medicare." (Neil King Jr., "GOP Tees Up Medicare Manifesto," The Wall Street Journal, 8/25/09)

San Francisco Chronicle: "GOP Cites Cost To Seniors In Health Care Reform" (Victoria Colliver, San Francisco Chronicle, 8/25/09)

Chronicle: "Recognizing the powerful force older Americans have become in the efforts to overhaul the nation's heath care system, Republicans have announced a Seniors' Health Bill of Rights, a set of principles the party says are important to ensure that any health care reform 'be fully paid for, but not funded on the backs of our nation's senior citizens.'" (Victoria Colliver, "GOP Cites Cost To Seniors In Health Care Reform," San Francisco Chronicle, 8/25/09)

Chronicle: "The Republicans want to outlaw any attempt to ration care based on age, and prevent the government from dictating end-of-life care." (Victoria Colliver, "GOP Cites Cost To Seniors In Health Care Reform," San Francisco Chronicle, 8/25/09)

U.S. News & World Report: "GOP's Steele Announces 'Healthcare Bill of Rights' for Seniors" (Queenie Wong, "GOP's Steele Announces 'Healthcare Bill Of Rights' For Seniors," U.S. News & World Report, 8/24/09)

U.S. News: "With weeks left before Congress returns from recess, Republicans are reaching out to senior citizens who are worried that the Obama administration's healthcare reform would cut benefits from Medicare." (Queenie Wong, "GOP's Steele Announces 'Healthcare Bill Of Rights' For Seniors," U.S. News & World Report, 8/24/09)

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