This is not surprising given Northam's past profile. But quite the message to send to energized base that gave him such a big win—esp. as few things have energized progressives more this year than Medicaid.
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What a start: Northam says he won't pressure Virginia's shrunken GOP to expand Medicaid. He's concerned about "obligating the state to escalate costs" & wants to "better define eligibility." https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/gov-elect-northam-rode-a-democratic-wave-but-now-hes-preaching-bipartisanship/2017/12/16/689e1074-e1b3-11e7-8679-a9728984779c_story.html …pic.twitter.com/ZRsn8BWyqt
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Huge contrast between Northam & Louisiana's Dem Gov. Edwards, who took decisive action on very first day of his term to expand Medicaid. (Northam may not have same executive powers—but that doesn't mean he should be warning against costs of expansion!)
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Oh so you mean his vote for Bush was important and primary voters chose poorly
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They chose well. They picked a nominee who won the general election.
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He's a moderate Dem not overly progressive.
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NO .
@RalphNortham you elected, and I voted for you, to expand healthcare zfor Virginians. Damnit! Do the right thing! -
Y'all know what to do Lobby him at every office March Call Email Inundate him
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