Barack Obama's Health Care Ad Takes on McCain Plan

Pinch me, I must be dreaming. Health care is being discussed by the candidates.

According to the Boston Globe:

It's becoming clear where Barack Obama's camp believes Thursday night's vice presidential debate left a soft spot: healthcare.

Its first statement after the debate focused on the issue, which ranks as one of the most important for voters, but has been put somewhat on the back burner with the economic turmoil.

“Tonight, the American people heard the disturbing truth about John McCain’s health care plan: that while he would offer tax credits to help families pay for insurance, he would pay for them by taxing health care benefits for the first time in history. The McCain health care tax would come directly out of your pockets, but the tax credit would go directly to the insurance companies. It’s an old Washington bait and switch: he gives you a tax credit with one hand, but raises your taxes with the other. Barack Obama’s health care plan will cut costs, lower premiums for the average family by as much as $2,500, and provide affordable, accessible health insurance for every American,” said Obama spokesman Bill Burton.