Collins slams McMurray for embracing single-payer health care
The 30-second spot was slated to debut Tuesday in
The ad begins with a Facebook video of McMurray pronouncing, "I am for single-payer health care," and saying it is cheaper than the current system. It then flashes to Sen.
"Nate's push for European-style health care shows how radically out of touch he is with the
While the campaign cites several sources as the basis for its claim of multitrillions in single-payer costs, other studies take a different approach. A July story on Vox.com citing the libertarian-leaning Mercatus Center at
In an emailed response, McMurray said everyone knows
"We spend more than any other country and get lower quality care and instead of fixing the problem, or even acknowledging the problem,
McMurray said he's committed to reform, and "if that means insurance companies and drug companies make smaller profits, so be it." And he again challenged Collins to debate "these issues in front of voters."
Most observers expect the congressman to continue focusing on his opponent as too "liberal" for the
While Collins has appeared at some recent events in the district, he is not announcing them to reporters beforehand and is mostly attending friendly
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