Walker hints at middle ground in Medicaid growth
MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker is set to announce whether Wisconsin will expand Medicaid under the federal health care overhaul, a day after signaling he may strike a middle path.
Walker has watched quietly in recent days as six fellow GOP governors decided to accept billions of dollars from the U.S. government to expand Medicaid as part of the federal health care overhaul.
In making his official announcement Wednesday, Walker could go along with those or stick with 11 other Republican governors who have rejected the expansion. On Tuesday, he hinted at middle ground — not fully embracing the provision of the law championed by President Barack Obama while agreeing to expand the system under certain conditions.
He says he doesn’t view the question as “a black and white issue.”
Feb 13, 2013 at 3:37 p.m.
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Maybe there should be no ins. for those elected to office as part of their wages
Feb 13, 2013 at 1:54 p.m.
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I can remember when Walker's wife had to have surgery - - Lucky for Scotty that he had Health Insurance. Glad to see that his wife is okay from that, but it sure would be nice to see the Walker family WITHOUT any kind of Health Insurance so he can see the problems others face. WALKER THE TALKER DOES NOT GET IT!
Feb 13, 2013 at 11:40 a.m.
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trying to please everyone pleases noone.
Feb 13, 2013 at 11:01 a.m.
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walker will do what he thinks will get him votes when the time comes
Feb 13, 2013 at 9:44 a.m.
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That is an unfortunate turn of phrase.
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