The Associated Press
June 30, 2009
HELENA — The head of the Montana Democratic Party, also a candidate for Congress, is coming out in favor of universal health coverage.
The announcement comes at a time when senior Montana U.S. Sen. Max Baucus is getting more pressure from liberal activists to include a government option in his health care plan.
But McDonald says his intention is only to let people know where he stands on the issue.
McDonald says the current proposals in Washington D.C. are far too complicated.
Baucus’ is putting together a proposal that is considered a front-runner as he tries to reach bipartisan agreement with Republicans on the issue.
McDonald is an announced Democratic candidate for Congress in the 2010 elections, hoping to beat incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg.