The Reid Opt-Out "Compromise" Should Be Rejected

Statement by Former U.S. Rep. Tom Davis (R-VA) - President and CEO of RMSP

Contact: Chris Barron
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(Washington, D.C.) - This week, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), announced a new healthcare "compromise" that would allow states to opt-out of any public option. In response, former U.S. Rep. Tom Davis (R-VA), President of the Republican Main Street Partnership, issued the following statement:

"Instead of looking for creative ways to repackage and re-sell the divisive, expensive and unpopular 'public option,' Senator Reid should focus on those solutions that enjoy wide bipartisan support.

"Main Street member U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME) expressed her deep disappointment at Senator Reid's move. We echo that sentiment and urge Senator Reid and the Democratic majorities in both chambers to work with centrists to pass meaningful healthcare reform legislation."

The Republican Main Street Partnership (RMSP) is dedicated to promoting and building a pragmatic, thoughtful, fiscally conservative, and inclusive "Governing Majority," where political debate is encouraged to promote solutions to improve the lives of all Americans. Embracing the full spectrum of center-right ideologies and values in order to build coalitions, RMSP is the largest organization of elected leaders who are in the mold of Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan. For more information on RMSP, visit our website at www.republicanmainstreet.org.