Meet the Newt Boss
Newt Gingrich opposes the Ryan plan because it is supposedly too radical. Newt says that he is not in favor of left-wing social engineering, and therefore not in favor of right-wing social engineering either.
That’s a well-crafted sound bite, but it ignores the fact that there is currently a system spiralling out of control which threatens to swallow up our entire economy. This is no time for such dainty distinctions. Ryan’s plan saves the country. Newt’s plan?
Thought so.
Republicans who cannot see their way to support the Ryan plan can either submit a better one, or keep moving–they won’t find a seat at my table.
UPDATE: Tom Coburn says the same thing, via HotAir: If you can’t offer a MediCare plan better than … Continue reading
