Is There Actually a Republican Health-Care Agenda? Brad Wenstrup Thinks So

The obscure former Florida politician Alan Grayson is perhaps best known for a chart. Displayed on the floor of the House of Representatives in 2009 during debates over Obamacare, the Democrat’s display read: “The Republican Health Care Plan: 3. Die Quickly.” (Steps one and two were equally dismissive.) Grayson refused to back down from his hyperbolic rhetoric. But there was no denying its character, especially when issued by a man who apparently supports unrestricted abortion (a great way to ensure humans die as quickly as possible).

It is still true, however, that Republicans have struggled since 2009 to present a health-care agenda of their own. Outgoing Ohio representative Brad Wenstrup has spent a good portion of his career trying to change this. His example could prove instructive to his GOP colleagues remaining in the House.

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Jack Butler

Jack Butler is a former submissions editor at National Review.

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The obscure former Florida politician Alan Grayson is perhaps best known for a chart. Displayed on the floor of the House of Representatives in 2009 during debates over Obamacare, the Democrat’s display read: “The Republican Health Care Plan: 3. Die Quickly.” (Steps one and two were equally dismissive.) Grayson refused to back down from his hyperbolic rhetoric. But there was no denying its character, especially when issued by a man who apparently supports unrestricted abortion (a great way to ensure humans die as quickly as possible).

It is still true, however, that Republicans have struggled since 2009 to present a health-care agenda of their own. Outgoing Ohio representative Brad Wenstrup has spent a good portion of his career trying to change this. His example could prove instructive to his GOP colleagues remaining in the House.