2018 OK Governor's race: on Health Care
Drew Edmondson:
Expand Medicaid to address the state's high uninsured rate
In a debate hosted by KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City, both Democrat Drew Edmondson and Republican Kevin Stitt agreed the state's education care system need more money but disagreed over where the funding should come from.Edmondson promoted his plan to
increase the state's gross production tax to 7%, do away with the capital gains tax deduction and increase the cigarette tax by 50 cents, raising an additional $300 million.
"There he goes again," Stitt responded. "It's always about new revenue, new taxes."
The two disagreed on Medicaid expansion, with Edmondson vowing to accept additional federal dollars that would address the state's high uninsured rate.
Stitt said he would make health care spending more efficient but didn't want to expand Medicaid and add to the number of Oklahomans dependent on a government system.
Source: The Oklahoman on 2018 Oklahoma gubernatorial debate
Oct 25, 2018
Mick Cornett:
Wants personal responsibility part of a healthcare approach
Mick believes we must prioritize health and wellness to reduce medical costs and live up to our full potential. Mick led Oklahoma City through a transformational shift in its approach to obesity. Relying on individual responsibility and improving
the built environment, Oklahoma City's health statistics have improved in nearly every measurement. Mick wants to create a state that will attract the top doctors and medical care, and he wants all to have access to quality emergency care and hospitals.
Source: 2018 Oklahoma gubernatorial campaign website Mick2018.com
Jul 4, 2018
Chris Powell:
Oppose ObamaCare
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Expand ObamaCare"?
A: Strongly oppose.
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Oklahoma Governor candidate
May 15, 2018
Joe Maldonado:
Expand ObamaCare
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Expand ObamaCare"?
A: Yes.
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Oklahoma Governor candidate
May 15, 2018
Connie Johnson:
Get mental health department up to speed by 2020
Q: What is the proper role of government when it comes to dealing with mental health?Richardson: "I do believe the government has a role to play. And I believe as governor you have to have a heart to truly make a difference in these peoples' lives."
Johnson: "Oklahoma is a traumatized state. The trauma that's going on means we need a department that is up to speed by 2020, when mental health will outweigh physical health as the leading problem facing our society."
Source: Norman Transcript on 2018 Oklahoma governor debate
Jan 7, 2018
Gary Richardson:
Government has a role to play in mental health care
Q: What is the proper role of government when it comes to dealing with mental health?Richardson: We truly have to understand the problems that they have and not just excuse it off as something it isn't. I do believe the government has a role to play.
And I believe as governor you have to have a heart to truly make a difference in these peoples' lives.
Johnson: We need a department that is up to speed by 2020, when mental health will outweigh physical health as the leading problem facing our society
Source: Norman Transcript on 2018 Oklahoma governor debate
Jan 7, 2018
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