Labrador, Farris speak out

Idaho 1st District Congressman Raul Labrador today defended his vote in the House to repeal the national health care reform law, saying, “Since my time in the Idaho State Legislature, it has become clear to me that Idahoans oppose every aspect of Obamacare. … This law forces Idahoans to purchase a product against their will under the threat of paying a tax for not doing so.”

Meanwhile, his Democratic challenger, former NFL football player Jimmy Farris, criticized the vote, saying Congress shouldn’t be backing repeal of help for uninsured Idahoans while its members enjoy health insurance benefits. “The fact is, Congressman Labrador is a well paid obstructionist with no plan,” Farris declared in a statement. “While making $174,000 and enjoying a Cadillac health care plan provided by the taxpayers, he abandons 294,000 uninsured.” Betsy Russell, EOB

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