What do Floridians think about the Romney-Ryan plan-Obama, Barack Hussein-[FL]-[Democratic], 2012
Scope and Contents
In this 2012 political advertisement, Barack Hussein Obama is presented as the protector of American citizens against the proposed Romney-Ryan healthcare plans. A group of concerned citizens critiques these plans, expressing fears that cuts to Medicare would disproportionately harm the middle class and benefit the wealthy.
Dates
- Broadcast: 2012
Full Extent
From the Series: 14,137 Items (14,137 items (This series includes United States Office of President Campaign Ads from 1912-2016): Each item within this collection falls under the following categories: 16mm film reels, VHS videotape, 3/4" U-Matic videotape, 1" and 2" tap, Beta SP, Betamax, Mini DV, DVD, and born-digital video formats.)
Language of Materials
English
Transcription
Well I heard that Mitt Romney had chosen his running mate and it was Paul Ryan. Health care is to me is my number one priority now that I'm going on 65. I've heard that there are cuts across the board on social programs. Instead of cutting what can be cut and not hurting the American people. It just doesn't make any sense to cut Medicare. It will be a voucher plan. If we cut it now what's gonna happen to our middle class? Florida we have a very large elderly population. Medicare is a boom for senior citizens who without that would choose between food and going to a doctor. Those kind of cuts are going to be incredibly painful to the working class person and because we're going to be the ones that are going to be paying for it. Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan their party is looking to protect the wealthiest of the wealthy in our country. He's gonna help the wealthiest Americans on the backs of the middle class. But somebody else needs to protect us and that's going to be our president
Repository Details
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