July 17, 2009 11:15 PM UTC

Polis Demands Changes To Health Care Bill

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• by: Colorado Pols

We just got a release from Rep. Jared Polis’ office, citing a letter he signed along with 20 other Democrats (including Rep. Betsy Markey) that asks for key changes in the funding mechanism that would pay for the sweeping reform envisioned in the House’s landmark health care bill–which he claims would avoid ‘disproportionately’ impacting small businesses, as well as wealthy individuals who pay taxes through a type of corporation.

That last part is key for the ultra-wealthy Polis, and isn’t going to make his Democratic-leaning district particularly happy. As for the part about the legislation hurting small businesses, well, we don’t buy it at all. Many small business owners are struggling precisely because of the high cost of health care.

Markey can be more conservative on this because she represents a different district than Polis, who was elected in a three-way Democratic primary precisely because of voters who wanted him to support legislation just like this. Does Polis really think his constituents are saying, “Hey good work?”