Crossfire Live Blog Oct. 1, 2013

U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow, who supports Obamacare, and Tom Coburn, who opposes the law, join hosts S.E. Cupp and Van Jones to debate the government shutdown and Obamacare.

3rd & 7 37yd

@CrossfireCNN Healthcare.gov isn't ready for primetime in my state. That system is broke from the start.

by mapsurfer via twitter 10/1/2013 10:46:38 PM
@CrossfireCNN Many republicans claim to be Christians yet they hate those who are less able to help themselves. Where is the Christ in you?

by Adewale Odemosu via twitter 10/1/2013 10:46:43 PM
Why are people making a very good salary of $94,000 getting taxpayer subsidies for their insurance premiums? Aren't they part of the "rich" that Democrats usually hate? They are in the top few percent of income earners in the country.

by Daisy 10/1/2013 10:46:48 PM
@CrossfireCNN @TomCoburn nailed it!

by Ian via twitter 10/1/2013 10:46:55 PM
@CrossfireCNN Just because Obama got elected doesn't mean most agree with Obamacare. Separate issues. #cultofpersonality

by Live Honorably via twitter 10/1/2013 10:47:02 PM
I don't have a problem with ACA per say....what I do have a problem with is that a person is required to have or pay a fine. What happened to freedom of choice?

by rvillereal@hotmail.com 10/1/2013 10:47:44 PM
#Crossfire how soon will we know the numbers of people who signed up for healthcare today.

by MegaIncometax via twitter 10/1/2013 10:47:56 PM
Finally a leading Dem on one of the political talk shows. Sen Stabenow is doing a great job on @CNN Crossfire with @VanJones68

by garlandjenna via twitter 10/1/2013 10:48:07 PM
.@secupp on #Obamacare : "If you build it and no one comes, doesn’t this thing just collapse?" @StabenowPress argues people are coming.

by Crossfire via twitter 10/1/2013 10:48:12 PM
Why can't insurers charge more to people with heart disease or are overweight, but can charge a whopping surcharge simply because you smoke?

by Daisy 10/1/2013 10:48:28 PM
What am I supposed to tell my landlord when my VA disability check does not show up because the shutdown went to the end of October, Blame it on Obama Care!!

by jay 10/1/2013 10:48:37 PM
There are some good things in #ACA . But party lines. - Senator/Doctor Coburn paraphrased #Crossfire

by PolicyNMovies via twitter 10/1/2013 10:48:46 PM
Good to hear @TomCoburn 's thoughts on #Obamacare , coming from the POV of a doctor. @CrossfireCNN

by DonteStallworth via twitter retweeted by CrossfireCNN 10/1/2013 10:49:16 PM
There are some good things in #ACA . But party lines. - Senator/Doctor Coburn paraphrased #Crossfire

by PolicyNMovies via twitter retweeted by CrossfireCNN 10/1/2013 10:49:42 PM
#crossfire people aren't as Debbie said coming cause they want to. The people don't want the fine!!!

by Debbie via twitter 10/1/2013 10:50:10 PM
#crossfire healthcare for young adults who are mostly healthy and uninsured will be popular.

by Olga Gonzalez via twitter 10/1/2013 10:50:12 PM
ObamaCare building up the monster that capitalism is #CrossFire @CrossfireCNN

by Otnim via twitter 10/1/2013 10:50:19 PM
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by Van Jones via twitter 10/1/2013 10:50:50 PM
As a replacement to #Obamacare , @TomCoburn argues for a refundable tax credit that lets everyone decide the insurance they want. #Crossfire

by Crossfire via twitter 10/1/2013 10:51:14 PM
Can the fear-mongering about the AHA please stop already? No one complains about being required to have car insurance! Is there a difference here?

by NatalieM 10/1/2013 10:53:06 PM
My wife was threatened with no coverage if she didn't sign up for Obama Care. She is a retired veteran. I suspect that her case is not unique and others are being threatened. This is why there was a rush to sign up.

by Ruben 10/1/2013 10:53:11 PM
Medical insurance has no business being tied to employment. It wasn't in the beginning. It needs to be entirely severed from employment (and salaries adjusted, accordingly) and purchased just the way we purchase all other insurance. Think about that stimulus for business!

by CL 10/1/2013 10:54:15 PM
@NatalieM I know! Isn't it ridiculous?

by CL 10/1/2013 10:54:24 PM
.@stabenowpress on #obamacare : “I’m not suggesting this is perfect.” @tomcoburn interupts, “Oh I know its not perfect!”

by Crossfire via twitter 10/1/2013 10:54:45 PM
#CrossfireCNN They all have the answer but neither side will give in or come to middle ground to deal. Around and around we go . Stop there #paychekcs

by John @pismomonarch 10/1/2013 10:54:54 PM
Coburn said that the cost of education in the US I largely paid by the federal govt. That is false. About 1/7 is paid by federal funds. The bulk of the real cost is shared fairly equally by state and local funding.

by Donna J 10/1/2013 10:54:57 PM
Debbie Stabenow holdin' it down #Crossfire

by alicia via twitter 10/1/2013 10:55:07 PM
#CNN so good, Tom Coburn is making mincemeat of his opponent on #Crossfire

by cappymar via twitter 10/1/2013 10:55:10 PM
#Crossfire Sen. Coburn please tell me how people being able to have access to healthcare is a bad thing?

by The Chip Kenniff via twitter 10/1/2013 10:55:16 PM
#Crossfire Some States have not decided to run their own exchanges meaning no Medicaid expansion and fewer options!!

by Cass Purcell via twitter 10/1/2013 10:55:20 PM
Tom Coburn is phenomenal on CNN's Crossfire.

by ashertime via twitter 10/1/2013 10:55:24 PM
Can the fear-mongering about the AHA please stop already? No one complains about being required to have car insurance! Is there a difference here? I totally agree with you on this. Homeowners insurance is required, flood insurance required if you live in a flood zone and car insurance is required. why not require health insurance.

by Ash 10/1/2013 10:55:31 PM
.@TomCoburn challenges @StabenowPress on claim that you can keep your doctor under #Obamacare . "That is right, you have no idea," he says.

by Crossfire via twitter 10/1/2013 10:55:37 PM
@CrossfireCNN if the republicans don't like the health care plan why don't they come up with a plan for people without health care.

by Christopher via twitter 10/1/2013 10:56:06 PM
@CrossfireCNN Mr Coburn is disingenuous at best. When I was hungry... When I was sick... GOP won't care for the least of us.

by PaulRaheb via twitter 10/1/2013 10:56:11 PM
@CrossfireCNN I have seizures and cant work .I cant get insurance, and they wont give me medicade so I guess I just die right.

by Mark Fontana via twitter 10/1/2013 10:56:24 PM
@CrossfireCNN
Tell S.E. that not going to a Nat'l park is not the only thing I'll remember next election...it's anxiety caused by the GoP.

by Kenneth via twitter 10/1/2013 10:56:30 PM
I see what you did there @VanJones68 lolol #Crossfire

by MrsLadeM via twitter 10/1/2013 10:56:49 PM
Wow. Coburn says he's keeping his salary despite 800K fed employees not getting paid. #Crossfire #CNN

by ATXScott via twitter 10/1/2013 10:56:54 PM
If obamacare is going to work so well, why are those in congress given exemptions? #Crossfire

by Nate Glaze via twitter 10/1/2013 10:56:57 PM
@CrossfireCNN can they really agree on Obamacare? #Crossfire

by Anarefied via twitter 10/1/2013 10:57:01 PM
.@TomCoburn says he'll continue to keep his salary and donate it to charity. @StabenowPress says she will donate hers, too.

by Crossfire via twitter 10/1/2013 10:57:35 PM
@CrossfireCNN @TomCoburn @StabenowPress Well I have all my same doctors at Cleveland Clinic so Tom is wrong

by mauijohn1 via twitter 10/1/2013 10:57:37 PM
@CrossfireCNN @StabenowPress @TomCoburn More then half of what republicans say about Obama care is just politics it is not truth.

by Mike's reveiw via twitter 10/1/2013 10:57:53 PM
@CrossfireCNN Most successful health care systems are single payer, government, paid plans. Don't know of one that isn't.

by rbtsny via twitter 10/1/2013 10:58:02 PM

Meet the Hosts

Newt Gingrich

Author, documentary filmmaker, historian, Speaker of the House (1995-1999), and 2012 Republican presidential candidate

Stephanie Cutter

Fmr. Obama Deputy Campaign Mgr. and W.H. Sr. Adviser, founder of Precision Strategies, fmr. Sr. Adviser to Maj. Leader Reid and Sen. Kennedy

S.E. Cupp

Conservative columnist for New York Daily News, contributing editor at Townhall Magazine, commentator and author

Van Jones

Former Special Adviser for Green Jobs under President Obama, co-founder of Rebuild the Dream, author and attorney

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