[quote=briansd1]I think it was perfectly reasonable for Obama to reject the Ryan plan.

The Republicans were blaming Obama for death panels and cutting Medicare. But the Ryan plan is much worse for senior on Medicare.

So “mediscare” is political payback. Perfectly fair play, IMHO.

Let me turn the question on you. Why does a Republican candidate deserve a chance to replace Obama?[/quote]

Brian: I never said that I felt there is a credible GOP challenger. I’m not enamored of any of the folks in the GOP field.

However, back to you. I have consistently asked for a response to my questions, but still haven’t gotten one.

Your comment above does speak directly to “business as usual” and the Dem’s use of “Mediscare” is another example of politics trumping sound policy. Like it or not, Medicare is in trouble and using the fear of seniors to gin up votes (as in NY-26) does NOT make the problem go away: It simply kicks the can down the road.

So, again: Where is the plan? Its interesting that you seem almost pathologically unable to answer that question. Why?