Politics

Santorum Blasts Romney on Health Care: ‘You Just Don’t Have Credibility’

Santorum Blasts Romney on Health Care: You Just Dont Have Credibility

Roughly half an hour in to CNN’s GOP presidential debate Tuesday evening, candidates Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum sparred over the health care plan Romney passed while governor of Massachusetts dubed “Romenycare.”

Santorum blasted the plan, saying, “You just don’t have credibility on Obamacare, Mitt…you have no track record that we can trust you that you’re gonna do that (and repeal it).”

Politico shares what was said:

Romney: “This is something that was crafted for Massachusetts.” He mentions he said that in his book.

Santorum: “That’s not what you said…you took it out of your book.”

They interrupted each other for awhile, cutting into each other until Romney repeatedly said, “Rick, you had your chance, let me speak…it was something that was crafted for a state.”

He added, “The people of Massachusetts like it by a 3 to 1 margin.”

Newt Gingrich joined in with a much more nuanced attack, saying it’s not Obamacare, but also a “big government” plan, and “a heck of a lot more than your campaign is admitting.”

Comments (53)

1 2
  • mikee1
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 6:43am

    GOOD. The conservatives have TO TAKE OUT RINO ROMNEY.

    Report Post » mikee1  
    • Vechorik
      Posted on October 19, 2011 at 9:33am

      Notice on the debate last night when NV was asking if nuclear waste was going to be dumped on them?

      TWO candidates saw it as a matter of PAYING NV ENOUGH MONEY and only Ron Paul said IT WAS A CONSTITUTIONAL STATES RIGHT ISSUE!

      What do you think? Does a slick politician with MONEY solve America’s problems, or is the CONSTITUTION the answer?

      Ron Paul, President 2012

      Report Post »  
    • dcart888
      Posted on October 19, 2011 at 9:59am

      Please conservatives you are showing your ignorance! I use to live in MA and Heritage helped him design it. Please Please before you bloviate on how horrible Romneycare is and what a RINO Mitt is take a few mins and watch Mitt’s presentation at Heritage and You will be surprised and you will stop repeating Liberal talking points: http://www.heritage.org/Events/2006/01/Massachusetts-Health-Care-Reform?query=Romney+at+Heritage:+Massachusetts+Health+Care+Reform

      Report Post » dcart888  
    • ROMNEY2012
      Posted on October 19, 2011 at 3:21pm

      Since we all agree that Newt is a smart man, I guess we can stop saying Mass. Healthcare is the same as Obamacare? I have been telling all the mass media lemmings on this board that this comparison is nothing more than a lie.

      Thank you Newt for finally putting this absurd argument to rest:

      “And candidly, Mitt, your plan ultimately, philosophically, it’s not Obamacare, and that’s not a fair charge.”

      Newt Gingrich, Las Vegas Republican Debate, Oct. 18, 2011

      Report Post » ROMNEY2012  
    • ROMNEY2012
      Posted on October 19, 2011 at 3:22pm

      SInce we all agree that Newt is a smart man, I guess we can stop saying Mass. Healthcare is the same as Obamacare? I have been telling all the lemmings on this board that this comparison is nothing more than a lie.

      Thank you Newt for finally putting this absurd argument to rest:

      “And candidly, Mitt, your plan ultimately, philosophically, it’s not Obamacare, and that’s not a fair charge.”

      Newt Gingrich, Las Vegas Republican Debate, Oct. 18, 2011

      Report Post » ROMNEY2012  
    • ROMNEY2012
      Posted on October 19, 2011 at 3:24pm

      Seeing as we all agree that Newt is a smart man, I guess we can stop saying Mass. Healthcare is the same as Obamacare? I have been telling all the lemmings on this board that this comparison is nothing more than a lie.

      Thank you Newt for finally putting this absurd argument to rest:

      “And candidly, Mitt, your plan ultimately, philosophically, it’s not Obamacare, and that’s not a fair charge.”

      Newt Gingrich, Las Vegas Republican Debate, Oct. 18, 2011

      Report Post » ROMNEY2012  
  • florida123
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 6:38am

    Mitt will not make it, he is hiding too much about his socialized healthcare plan in Mass. Americans dont like this gov’t run healthcare, and last i looked people of Mass hate it……….It cost a fortune and the only true winners are the insurance companies……..HMMM wonder how much the insurance companies lobbied and donated to ole Mitt…………..

    Report Post » florida123  
  • sallyredneck
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 5:58am

    I guess the fix iis in for Romney, everyone hates Obamacare so why do they want the same person just a differant party handing it out. Wake up. Santorum is right.

    Report Post »  
  • mad_hatter
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 2:48am

    Sorry Romney has plenty of credibility. Santorum‘s claim that Romney’s consultants, good thing he called them consultants instead of advisers, went to talk to Obama about ObamaCare is right but that consultant has his own mind and why should Romney be hit with the fact that an Economist consultant, not a health care policy consultant when to talk to Obama. Even if he was a health care consultant, it wouldn’t matter. He didn’t send them, they went themselves. Who says they talked about RomneyCare as something to model ObamaCare off of, you don’t think the CONSULTANT could know other programs than just RomneyCare, he could have consulted on the Universal Health Care which is definately not what RomneyCare is.

    And today Gingrich admitted that the individual mandate was a conservative program to combat Hillarycare and as a model, which they tested in Massachusetts, but only in a state realm that wasn’t as good as everyone was hoping for. It was not for the Federal govt. The book claim has been proven to be mostly false, the accusing candidates need to finish the sentence that was removed from the book, it talks about getting govt out of the system.

    Report Post »  
    • mad_hatter
      Posted on October 19, 2011 at 2:50am

      Romney has plenty of credibility when it comes to the economy and business and that is the number one issue of America. Here is Romney’s new ad he just put out, sadly it attacks Perry in doing so but it shows Obama’s failed employment record: http://www.thedailycandidate.com/video/2011/oct/romney_perry_obama_jobs.html

      Report Post »  
    • slr4528
      Posted on October 19, 2011 at 3:01pm

      I’m a healthcare consultant and I completely agree with you. The healthcare consultant has an independent agenda and they will consult with anyone to get billable hours. This whole conversation is a red herring put out by Axelrod and Obama and the supposed conservatives on this site as well as Rush Limbaugh are eating it up. That is why I have probably been,I admit over the top, when it comes to defending Romney on the Romneycare issue.

      The other thing Romney should have emphasized last night but didn’t have the time since people kept interrupting him was the political environment in MA in 2006 in MA. 87% of the legislature were liberal democrats. They over rode hundreds of Romney’s vetos. They were the ones responsible for the costly amendments to Romneycare. Romney would veto and the legislature would over ride the vetos. So for today’s governor to blame Romney for the cost over runs is really quite inaccurate.

      Report Post »  
  • DallyWama
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 2:08am

    I voted for Romney in 2008 because he was our only hope. I really like him but he hasn‘t done a 360 a la Regean as I’d hoped. So, I go to Perry and he flops in the debates. Cain is so-so for me. Independents will not like his inexperience in government. Bachmann had me in June and I was excited until the Gardisil moment. She shouldnt have explored that topic in the depth that she did. Gingrich is unelectable. So now I’m leaning Paul. I like his fiscal plan. That is all that should be discussed in these debates, but the morons on stage let the liberal moderators control the tone.

    No. I’m waiting for one of them to take charge and propagate their ideas regarding the most serious issues facing the country. A lot can be learned from Bill Clinton’s campaign (primary) and Obama’s presidential run. Just stay on message and pound it into the heads of the people. Bill made people believe that the economy was bad when it was actually good. Please, one of you morons convince me I should vote for you in the primaries.

    Report Post »  
  • Action-Not-Just_Words
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 1:12am

    While I have my favorite, I will NEVER stay home for the 2012 Election… I would vote for an empty orange juice can over BHO.

    Report Post » Action-Not-Just_Words  
  • HippoNips
    Posted on October 19, 2011 at 12:08am

    Santorum is 100 percent correct on this

    Report Post »  
    • dcart888
      Posted on October 19, 2011 at 10:01am

      Wrong: Conservatives are clueless following the crowd of talk show hosts against Romney. Watch video 2006 Romney at Heritage presentation of Romneycare that Heritage helped him design before the DEMOCRAT CONTROLLED LEGISLATURE in MA changed it. Please so called conservatives educate yourself vs repeat Obama’s talking points against Mitt: http://www.heritage.org/Events/2006/01/Massachusetts-Health-Care-Reform?query=Romney+at+Heritage:+Massachusetts+Health+Care+Reform

      Report Post » dcart888  
    • slr4528
      Posted on October 19, 2011 at 3:02pm

      Santorum was 100% wrong on this.

      Report Post »  
    • MacPharlan
      Posted on October 19, 2011 at 4:05pm

      Not me, anyone that would carry the obama water and try to make a fed government mandate equate to a state local private industry issue, is flat out wrong and dishonest.

      Both Perry and Santorum have turned me off of them, I don’t like those kind of low ball attacks, really, attacking someone because their lawn care company hired illegals? Good luck finding anyone to mow your lawn in AZ!

      Love cain, but watching Romney come through these ugly attacks so well makes me think he is the only one of these folks that will be able to debate O.

      Report Post »  
  • ThoreauHD
    Posted on October 18, 2011 at 11:19pm

    Yes, I hired illegal aliens to work on my lawn.. but I fired them. Then I hired them. Then I fired them again, because I‘m running for office for Pete’s sake. And don‘t forget that if you don’t have insurance in MA, that you will be penalized and billed for socialist healthcare whether you have a job or not.

    But I would never do this if I ran a whole Country. Because… it’s not right and stuff. Sorta, except when you read my book. So don’t do that. And then, this one time, at band camp- this girl had a trombone and rammed it…

    Report Post » ThoreauHD  
  • trickball
    Posted on October 18, 2011 at 10:51pm

    Senator Santorum is so right about this. How in the world can we trust Gov. Romney when he obviously believes in Big Governement. For example, Gov. Romney also instistued a program where the State Governement of Mass purchased tires for the less fortunate. That is TIRES for one’s car. That is completely ridiculous and it shows the thinking process of someone who sees the Government as the answer to big problems.

    Report Post »  
    • Brizz
      Posted on October 19, 2011 at 10:38am

      Santorum may be right, but he acts more like a cry baby than a leader.

      Report Post » Brizz  
    • slr4528
      Posted on October 19, 2011 at 3:07pm

      Santorum is completely wrong and read some of the links on previous posts. People like you and others are making Axelrod‘s and Obama’s job easy.

      Report Post »  
  • SHOWMESTATEGUY
    Posted on October 18, 2011 at 10:46pm

    Another thing, The msm is laying off Rommey just like they laid off McCain during the primaries last time. Did that help McCain after he won the nomination? No! Rommey is being treated the same. The msm want him to be the Republican running for president because there is no difference between him and BO. Once he get‘s the nomination he’s toast. The msm will attackhim just like they did the McCain

    Let’s give America a clear choice to vote on. BO or a true conservative. Win or lose, give America a choice.

    No more McCains, No more Fords, No more Doles.

    Report Post »  
  • NILAP
    Posted on October 18, 2011 at 10:34pm

    Santorum is a child compared to Presidential Romney. Romney is the adult who knows that 999 doesn’t add up.

    Report Post » NILAP  
    • Islesfordian
      Posted on October 18, 2011 at 10:59pm

      I like Santorum and always have, and he’s far more honest about his politics than Romney, but I didn’t like his temperament tonight very much. He sounded too deparate and, frankly, whiney. There’s a way of fighting for your right to speak and even shouting over an opponent who is dodging the issue, but I feel he doesn’t have command enough to find that appropriate level that Reagan did in 1980.

      Report Post » Islesfordian  
  • SHOWMESTATEGUY
    Posted on October 18, 2011 at 10:30pm

    If Rommey is on the ticket. I’m staying home. He is part of the problem not the answer to the problem. When are the Republicans going to wake up? Rommey vs BO equals four more years of BO. McCain, Dole, Ford all come to mind. Dem lites all of them.

    Report Post »  
    • slr4528
      Posted on October 18, 2011 at 11:23pm

      Romney is the antithesis to Obama. Your statement is ridiculous.

      Report Post »  
    • RavenGlenn
      Posted on October 19, 2011 at 1:27am

      @ SLR

      Really? He is? In what regard? Romney is a liberal progressive. Yeah, he isn’t anywhere near as far left as Obama, but he’s a far cry from being the opposite.

      Report Post »  
    • MacPharlan
      Posted on October 19, 2011 at 4:09pm

      Come on folks, even if you don’t think Romney is the most concervative, you can be assured that he will:
      - Fix the economy
      - Wont raise taxes
      - Get rid of O-Care
      - Wont strip our military
      - Wont cower to terrorists
      - Get back to supporting Israel
      - Pretty much reverse the damage the last 4 years have done

      What the heck else you worried about? Really, this guy is so much better than O and has the best chance of beating him

      Report Post »  
  • Magyar
    Posted on October 18, 2011 at 10:15pm

    I DO NOT TRUST ROMNEY! He is the KING RINO of the bunch! Ron Paul not electable…too nutty—Santorum–nice guy…just not tough enough, Newt….Represents the OLD line Repubs, Michelle my Bell–can‘t get it goin’, Ricky just not smart enough-not quick enough RINOish! SSSSOOOOO that leaves the best candidate—H-E-R-M-A-N!!!! YES he CAIN!

    Report Post »  
  • lcassavaugh
    Posted on October 18, 2011 at 10:13pm

    I’m from Massachusetts – if, in fact, the people of Mass. do favor Romneycare 3 to 1, it is because we are a state full of liberals and democrats. I sometimes wonder how I ended up in this very blue state…

    Report Post »  
    • conservator
      Posted on October 19, 2011 at 12:28am

      This is what the American people fail to recognize when they attack Romney about Romneycare. He was the governor in an incredibly liberal state. The people wanted this passed. It is the job of the governor to listen to the voice of the people to execute what they want.

      Report Post » conservator  
  • amerbur
    Posted on October 18, 2011 at 10:03pm

    I am tired to Santorum and Perry attacking Cain and Romney.

    Report Post »  
  • ZengaPA65
    Posted on October 18, 2011 at 9:37pm

    Ron Paul 2012

    Report Post » ZengaPA65  
  • Talmid of Yeshua
    Posted on October 18, 2011 at 9:28pm

    Romney is a lying RINO red diaper doper baby pinko communist. Anything he says can’t be trusted. He’s pro-life, he’s then pro-kill baby, he’s this, then he’s that. He’s as bad as Al Gore, who at one time was pro-tobabacco and pro-life.

    How do you wake and one morning just come to the conclusion, “You know, I think killing babies is cool.”?

    Report Post » Talmid of Yeshua  
  • mwhaley
    Posted on October 18, 2011 at 9:23pm

    Romney is nothing more than a progressive. Put Romney in as president, he will go the same route as Obama, just at a slower pace.

    Report Post »  
  • ares338
    Posted on October 18, 2011 at 9:22pm

    No to Romney! Yes to Cain! The rest are unelectable!

    Report Post » ares338  
  • TerryJ70
    Posted on October 18, 2011 at 9:21pm

    I truly hope Santorum sticks it out. He is, in my opinion, the best conservative, experienced politician in this race. I agree with most all of what he says, and especially feel confidant he will be strong on not only economic issues, but also is well versed in our foreign affairs. I don‘t understand why he hasn’t gotten more attention than he has.

    Report Post »  
    • dcart888
      Posted on October 19, 2011 at 10:03am

      Rick S. could n-e-v-e-r win in a general that’s why

      Report Post » dcart888  
  • Lumbar Spine
    Posted on October 18, 2011 at 9:20pm

    Unless he’s caught in bed with dead woman or a live boy, Mitt Romney has this sewn up. The other candidates simply are not electable. Rick Perry is just a freakin’ doofus.

    Report Post »  
  • mad_hatter
    Posted on October 18, 2011 at 9:19pm

    I think the better confrontation was the Perry Romney attack, watch that here: http://www.thedailycandidate.com/video/2011/oct/romney_perry_neck.html

    Report Post »  
  • Bro Geo Too
    Posted on October 18, 2011 at 9:18pm

    I am embarrassed by what I saw. I’ll get over it, but right now I am ashamed to call myself a republican. Bratty little children on display acting up with name calling, pouting, and face making. All in all this was such a disgusting performance that I turned it off.

    Wonder how many other Americans were turned off by the ugliness. This only helps Obama. Shame on all of you.

    Report Post »  
    • vehoae
      Posted on October 18, 2011 at 9:31pm

      BRO GEO TOO: Now you understand just a “tad” about how us registered Independents feel.

      Report Post »  
  • hazmat_factor
    Posted on October 18, 2011 at 9:03pm

    Go speed racer, go!

    Report Post » hazmat_factor  
  • poverty.sucks
    Posted on October 18, 2011 at 8:56pm

    Romney has credibility, He will be as good as Obama. The democrats will support Romney.

    Report Post » poverty.sucks  
    • The10thAmendment
      Posted on October 18, 2011 at 9:17pm

      Sadly, that’s the truth. No difference in the two……………….AT ALL!

      Report Post » The10thAmendment  
1 2

Sign In To Post Comments! Sign In

Sign Up For Our Newsletter!

Glenn Beck Radio

Listen to Glenn Beck 24/7 Listen Now
Restoring Love