I read two quotes from opposite ends of the Congress this morning on the just-signed health care boondoggle, and a clear truth struck me from Tom Coburn’s view: Most members of Congress are simply not qualified to make good judgements about economic and fiscal matters. they are career lawyers, government types, career politicians, staffers, non-profit “community organizers” and such. They haven’t made a payroll, started or run a for-profit business or take a class in economics. If we want things to change in Washington, we have to change the type of folks we hire to run it. This contrast is perfectly highlighted in my race for the the GOP nomination in the 5th: an incumbent who began government service in the 70’s, a former party staffer/lawyer/lobbyist, a career state legisltor and a lil’ old me–a small biz and ag guy. More on this at http://www.epmonthly.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=645&Itemid=28

Tags: Coburn, congress, health care, Reid

March 28, 2010