Ohio Gov. Would not Want to Refuse Health Insurance Public Option

A spokeswoman for Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland said the governor would not want Ohio to opt out of any new government-run health insurance program.

A health care proposal offered by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid would include a government insurance option, but states could choose to say no thanks. Reid is trying to win support for a public option from moderates in his Democratic party, in the face of strong opposition from Republicans.

Strickland spokeswoman Amanda Wurst told The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer that the Democratic governor believes a government insurance option would be good for working Ohioans, so he sees no reason for the state to opt out.

Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio says he thinks most states would want in.

Information from: The Plain Dealer, www.cleveland.com

Latest Comments

• October 29, 2009 at 12:53 pm

  PETE says:

  Plus, it wouldn't be long before some other access to 'government funds' for something isn't tied to participation in the 'government run plan'. Look no further than access t... read more
• October 29, 2009 at 12:16 pm

  Rick says:

  What State would opt-out when all its branches of government must approve knowing their citizens are taxed for the start up fund and liabile for the government option losses?