When Gov. Tim Pawlenty vetoed the negotiated settlement to save General Assistance Medical Care, everyone knew he was playing politics. Just a few days later, when Laura Brod changed her vote on GAMC, we also got a glimpse at where her true loyalties really reside.
Despite voting for a responsible compromise, which easily passed 125-9 in the House, she chose to put strict party allegiance ahead of both principle and the good of her own district when she changed her vote.
The results are going to put increased strains on our already over-burdened counties and community hospitals, while putting some of our most vulnerable Minnesotans at continued risk of losing critical access to care.
We need a representative who cares more about us than she does about following orders from a governor pursuing national ambitions. We need leaders who will put people ahead of politics.
Your View
March 17, 2010
Your View: Laura Brod put politics ahead of people
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