Jim Martin in Past and present Senate candidates from Georgia

On Corporations: Work with Delta Air but also respond to middle class needs

I believe it’s important for a Senator from Georgia to work closely with Delta and other corporations to make sure the federal government is responsive to their needs but middle class America is also struggling. We need to do something about the cost of gasoline and the lost home equity that’s occurring because of the foreclosure crisis. So sure the government needs to do something about Delta but also protect the needs of middle class Americans. Source: Georgia 2008 Democratic Senate Primary Debate Jun 30, 2008

On Energy & Oil: Supports cap and trade system to reduce carbon emissions

It’s a shame the Senate didn’t vote for a cap and trade system for carbon emissions. The Republicans blocked that issue. We need to look at the U.S. as a leader on this issue. We can solve this problem for the world and it’s a great opportunity for new economic development. Source: Georgia 2008 Democratic Senate Primary Debate Jun 30, 2008

On Health Care: All children must have access to health care

There are lots of different approaches to universal health care in this country and the next Congress is going to have to deal with that problem. I believe that all children must have access to health care. At the federal level, we need to negotiate with drug companies about the price of drugs we provide to senior citizens under Medicare. That has been specifically prohibited by the United States Congress and it’s cost taxpayers over 10 billion dollars every year. Source: Georgia 2008 Democratic Senate Primary Debate Jun 30, 2008

On Health Care: Part of team that created the PeachCare Act

VERNON JONES: Jim Martin and I were part of the team that created the PeachCare Act. We provided children with health insurance. We provided pre-dental care to children who were afraid to smile because their teeth were in disarray. I have a record of helping young children getting health care. Source: Georgia 2008 Democratic Senate Primary Debate Jun 30, 2008

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