State Capitol (Photo: Carl Zornes)
Harp is pushing a constitutional amendment he says that would let Georgians opt out of any federal mandate.
“This is not Seth Harp sending a message, this is giving the people of Georgia an opportunity to send a message”
But to make it to the ballot box in November, the idea needs a two-thirds majority. In other words, some Democrats like Senator Nan Orrock are quick to dismiss the idea as a ploy she says is being pushed by insurance companies.
“Because they want to create the illusion that there is public rejection of healthcare reform. That’s what it is…an illusion.”
Harp says similar legislation is being introduced at state legislatures around the country, but he says this one was his idea.
